Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia 'unrealistic,' Hegseth tells allies

US defence chief says return to Ukraine's 2014 borders 'unrealistic'

In a stark warning to Kyiv, the US defence secretary also says he does not envision Ukraine joining Nato.

BBC News - 1h

Hegseth says it's "unrealistic" for Ukraine to return to its pre-2014 borders

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, "We want... a sovereign and prosperous Ukraine, but we must start by recognizing that returning to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is an unrealistic ...

CBS News - 1h

Steve Witkoff discusses American teacher's release from Russia after over 3-year detainment

Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the release of American Marc Fogel from Russia. Fogel, a teacher who was detained in Russia for ...

CBS News - 2h

Pete Hegseth tells NATO that a return to Ukraine's 2014 borders is 'unrealistic'

Defense Secretary Hegseth said it was “unrealistic” to aim for a return to Ukraine’s borders as they were before 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea.

NBC News - 3h

Hegseth visits NATO as allies await US Ukraine plans

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is on the first trip to NATO by a member of the new Trump administration

ABC News - 3h

Trump’s disdain for South American allies is China’s gain

The US is targeting its own allies and its withdrawal from the region has left a power vacuum for China to fill in. While Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, were engaged in ...

The Guardian - 5h

Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Contentious Purchase of Nuclear Reactors

Opponents of the project say it is costly, will take far too long to strengthen Ukraine’s battered power supply and opens the door to corruption.

The New York Times - 9h

'I am not a hero in this': Marc Fogel meets with Trump after release from Russia

Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was held in Russia for three and a half years returned home to the U.S. after being released. Fogel met with President Trump where he expressed his gratitude to ...

NBC News - 12h

WATCH: Marc Fogel greeted by Trump at the White House after being freed from Russia

American teacher Marc Fogel met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. Fogel was released by Russia after a years long imprisonment on drug charges.

ABC News - 12h

Hegseth Says Return to Ukraine’s Prewar Borders Is ‘Unrealistic’

In his first trip abroad, the new U.S. defense secretary told Ukrainian and NATO officials that a durable peace could only come ‘with a realistic assessment of the battlefield.’

The New York Times - 1h

Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine in peace deal with Russia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that he does not believe Ukraine joining NATO is “realistic,” as the Trump administration looks to broker an end to Russia’s war in the country. ...

The Hill - 2h

Trump indicates Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end war in Ukraine

President Trump has indicated that Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on that.

CBS News - 3h

Russia will not exchange Ukrainian land to reclaim parts of Kursk, Kremlin says

Putin’s spokesperson rejects Zelenskyy’s plan for transfer of Kyiv-held pockets of Kursk to help end war. Europe live – latest updates The Kremlin has said that Russia will never consider ...

The Guardian - 3h

Marc Fogel greeted by Trump at the White House after being freed from Russia

American Marc Fogel, who has been held in Russia since being arrested on drug charges in 2021, has been freed, according to the White House.

ABC News - 12h

Trump meets with Marc Fogel after release from Russia

Marc Fogel returned to the United States on Tuesday after spending more than three years in prison in Russia, expressing his appreciation to President Trump during an emotional meeting at the White ...

The Hill - 13h

Justice Sotomayor defends courts amid criticism from Trump and his allies

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said that courts must use their “soft power” to persuade people to comply with rulings on contentious issues.

NBC News - 15h

Sam Altman tells OpenAI staff that board hasn't seen 'anything official' from Musk

In a memo to OpenAI employees Tuesday, CEO Sam Altman said the board hasn't received an official offer from Elon Musk regarding a potential purchase.

CNBC - 18h

Marc Fogel released from Russia after talks with Trump envoy

White House claims detained teacher was freed after ‘show of good faith’ by Moscow

Financial Times - 20h

Military families in Germany protest against Pete Hegseth

On a visit to a U.S. military hub in Stuttgart, Germany, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was booed by around two dozen people who live at the base in an apparent demonstration against the Trump ...

NBC News - 23h

Ex-employees say Musk ally was a 'hatchet man'

Tom Krause, an Elon Musk ally hired to overhaul the Treasury Department, has a lengthy record of hardline reforms in the private sector, according to some ex-employees.

ABC News - 1d

Canada’s Liberal party was left for dead, but Trump might have just given it a second chance

Experts say the US president’s takeover threat will shift election priorities to who seems best suited to face Trump. Until just a few weeks ago, it was an exhilarating time to be a Conservative in ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump’s proposal for Gaza entangles Arab allies

President Trump’s proposal to permanently resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip is complicating relationships with allies in the Arab world. His meeting Tuesday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II ...

The Hill - 1d

Injured Ukrainian soldier treated in Kent

Yahoo News - 1d

Hegseth moves to implement Trump’s ban on transgender troops

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth moves to implement Trump’s ban on transgender troops ...

The Hill - 1d

The Memo: Trump, allies ramp up attacks on courts

Monday brought another legal setback for President Trump and his administration — and there is every indication it will add more fuel to the fire of MAGA grievances against the judiciary. The issue ...

The Hill - 1d

What the polls can tell us about the early days of Trump's second term: From the Politics Desk

What the polls shows the public thinks about the early days of President Donald Trump's administration.

NBC News - 1d

Hegseth moves to implement Trump's ban on transgender troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military to pause integrating new transgender recruits and suspend planned medical procedures meant to treat current service members diagnosed with ...

The Hill - 1d

Hegseth: ‘We welcome DOGE at DOD’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he welcomes Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) at the Department of Defense as both look to cut spending. Hegseth joined former Fox News ...

The Hill - 1d

Vice President Vance to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

CBS News has learned that Vice President JD Vance is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference later this week. CBS News senior foreign ...

CBS News - 2d

AI race must be led by ‘western, liberal, democratic’ countries, says UK minister

Technology secretary delivers veiled warning over China’s role ahead of Paris summit. The artificial intelligence race must be led by “western, liberal, democratic” countries, said the UK ...

The Guardian - 2d

Jets tell Aaron Rodgers they're 'moving on' from the QB for next season, report says

Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating whether to continue his playing career

ABC News - 2d

Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid

"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.

BBC News - 3d

NSA Waltz says gutting USAID ‘absolutely not’ handing power to China and Russia: Full interview

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz tells Meet the Press in an exclusive interview that USAID needs to realign its mission to fit President Trump’s foreign policy vision, as the Trump ...

NBC News - 3d

Trump’s claim that Mexican cartels and government are allied is not reality

Corruption in Mexico is a problem, experts say, but any claim the two are linked shows a lack of comprehension. Mexico breathed a sigh of relief this week when Donald Trump delayed his threatened ...

The Guardian - 3d

You may not like Trump, but his power grab for the economic levers is right. Liberals, take note! | Leah Downey

The US president has recognised something that is rarely acknowledged: monetary policy is political. The question is how to make it democratic. If I asked you to list the things that make ...

The Guardian - 3d

Jaguars announce full 2025 coaching staff

The Jaguars have announced their full coaching staff for the 2025 season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region and said that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces there

ABC News - 4d

Russia's Baltic neighbors are breaking away from its power grid — and they're braced for retaliation

The Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are bracing themselves for possible retaliation as they decouple from Russia's power grid this weekend.

CNBC - 4d

How Ukrainian artists channeled their creativity into documenting war

When Russia escalated attacks on Ukraine, a trio of artists found creative expression in documenting war — with help from an American filmmaker.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia 'unrealistic,' Hegseth tells allies

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