Key Takeaways Tempers Flare As Trump Vance Confront Ukraines Zelenskyy

Macron suggests Ukraine truce could be weeks away after talks with Trump

During a visit to the White House, the French leader said any peace deal must "not be a surrender of Ukraine".

BBC News - 4d

Ukraine parliament affirms no elections during wartime in rebuff to Trump

The resolution is a rebuff to U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who suggested Zelenskyy is illegitimate because he has not held elections.

ABC News - 3d

The Memo: GOP divides emerge over Trump’s handling of Musk, Ukraine

President Trump is only beginning the second month of his second term but divisions are already erupting. The friction is so obvious that Democrats, having been pummeled by their election loss last ...

The Hill - 3d

Morning Report — Trump teases Ukraine deal amid Russia pivot

In today’s issue: Cracks are deepening in the rift between the United States and its European allies, as President Trump shakes up the global diplomatic order and the rest of the world scrambles ...

The Hill - 3d

Facing Trump’s Hostility, Ukraine Weighs Its Options. But They Are Few.

There is a broad reckoning in Ukraine: Washington can no longer be relied upon as a supporter. But Kyiv still has agency on the battlefield and can seek increased support from Europe.

The New York Times - 3d

Did Macron's meeting with Trump impact U.S. position on Ukraine-Russia war?

President Trump's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron was amicable, but the two may not share the same views on how the Ukraine-Russia war should come to an end. CBS News' Weijia Jiang ...

CBS News - 3d

Starmer must take baton from Macron in effort to sway Trump on Ukraine

UK and France need to convince US to align with them over Ukraine, while at the UN Trump openly sides with Russia. Keir Starmer, when he visits the White House on Thursday, will have to pick up the ...

The Guardian - 3d

Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next

As President Trump turns toward Russia, Taiwan grapples with its reliance on U.S. support in the face of conflict with China.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump's No. 2 Pentagon pick won't say if Russia invaded Ukraine

Stephen Feinberg, President Trump’s pick to be deputy secretary of Defense, declined to say during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday whether Russia invaded Ukraine. In separate exchanges with ...

The Hill - 3d

GOP lawmakers sound alarm over Trump’s Ukraine strategy

Republican lawmakers are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s pointed refusal to blame Russia for starting the war in Ukraine, and they are highly skeptical about negotiating any ...

The Hill - 2d

What the U.S. and Ukraine May Gain From Trump’s Rare Earth Diplomacy

The White House and Ukraine struck a deal on strategic resources, a pact that speaks volumes about President Trump’s geopolitical strategy.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump’s Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Seen as ‘Protection Racket’ Diplomacy

The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader.

The New York Times - 2d

Why Trump's 'very big' Ukraine minerals deal may not be an easy win

President Donald Trump's pursuit of a deal to access Ukrainian mineral resources has upended America's transatlantic ties in recent weeks.

ABC News - 2d

Senate Democrat begins CNN interview knocking 'nonsense' Trump-Ukraine report

Sen. Chris Murphy criticized CNN's Nick Paton Walsh for suggesting that President Trump's intentions on Ukraine are unclear, while Trump's administration has been pushing negotiations directly with ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump says no significant security guarantees in Ukraine minerals deal

President says Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit White House to sign ‘very big agreement’, but details remain unclear. Donald Trump has announced that Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on ...

The Guardian - 2d

US will not give Ukraine security guarantees ‘beyond very much’, Trump says

US president’s comments come as countries prepare to sign deal on critical minerals

Financial Times - 2d

Starmer to warn Trump that peace in Ukraine needs US military cover

UK prime minister heads for Washington as president reiterates need for Europe to provide the security for Kyiv

Financial Times - 2d

Fact-checking Trump's claims on amount of US aid to Ukraine

President Donald Trump, as he navigates the Russia-Ukraine war, is making false claims about the amount of aid the U.S. has given to support Ukraine.

ABC News - 2d

Rare Protest at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Reflects Fears Over Trump

The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump's Ukraine mineral deal signals major shift in U.S. foreign policy

President Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to sign a new mineral deal. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins "America ...

CBS News - 2d

Trump Says Ukraine Should Look to Europe for Any Security Guarantees

President Trump said Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, would visit Washington on Friday as part of a deal for Ukrainian mineral wealth. His position could ultimately embolden Russia.

The New York Times - 2d

How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries

China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.

The New York Times - 2d

Keir Starmer to press Donald Trump on US military back-up to Ukraine

Also in today’s newsletter, what lawyers are saying about the US president’s ‘gold card’ visa scheme

Financial Times - 1d

Ben Jennings on Donald Trump’s Ukraine mineral deal – cartoon

The Guardian - 1d

Ukraine's future at center of Trump-Starmer meeting at White House

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to meet President Trump at the White House where Ukraine's future security will take center stage. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

CBS News - 1d

Watch live: Trump, Starmer give joint remarks with split goals for Ukraine

President Trump is welcoming British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the White House Thursday afternoon, as the two remain split on support for Ukraine three years after Russia's invasion sparked ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump lays out Ukraine minerals deal ahead of Zelensky meeting

President Trump on Thursday offered more details about the mineral agreement the U.S. is set to sign with Ukraine, arguing it would allow America to recoup aid provided to Kyiv, while boosting ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump says peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are moving 'pretty rapidly'

During a press conference with the prime minister of the United Kingdom, President Trump said peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are ongoing and moving "pretty rapidly" as Ukrainian ...

NBC News - 1d

Trump says Putin would keep his word on a Ukraine peace deal

President claims presence of US workers in Ukraine would deter Russian aggression after talks with Keir Starmer. Donald Trump has insisted that Vladimir Putin would “keep his word” on a peace deal ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump said meeting with U.K.'s Starmer was productive on Ukraine, trade deal

President Trump welcomed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the White House on Thursday and they addressed Ukraine in a joint news conference. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro reports.

CBS News - 1d

Pro-Russia Politicians in Ukraine, Inspired by Trump and Putin, See an Opening

From prison and from exile, supporters of Moscow have been ramping up social media posts aimed at backing Russia’s call for elections in Ukraine and slamming President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The New York Times - 1d

Chris Mason: Starmer wins Trump over - but Ukraine uncertainty lingers

No 10 thinks the talks were a success but questions remain on defence, our political editor writes.

BBC News - 1d

Inside Ukraine's titanium mines as Trump seeks U.S. stake in mineral wealth

Former President Trump is pushing for a deal that would grant the U.S. a major stake in Ukraine's natural resources, including its vast titanium reserves, in exchange for post-war reconstruction. ...

CBS News - 18h

Behind the Collision: Trump Jettisons Ukraine on His Way to a Larger Goal

The president’s explosive Oval Office encounter reflected his determination to put aside alliances and commitments to principles in favor of raw great power negotiations.

The New York Times - 10h

Trump-Zelensky clash stresses Russia-Ukraine negotiation tensions

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump, Zelensky meeting goes off the rails over Russia ...

The Hill - 9h

F1 testing in Bahrain: The key moments

The Formula 1 season got underway this week with three days of testing 2025 cars. Here's what happened in Bahrain.

ESPN - 19h

5 takeaways from Musk's CPAC talk

Elon Musk served as one of the main attractions at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday evening with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss ...

The Hill - Feb. 21