Trump defends excluding Ukraine from peace talks in Saudi Arabia

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with top Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will not accept any outcome from these talks since he has been left out of the process. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins "America Decides" with analysis.

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Trump excludes Europe from Ukraine peace talks

EU officials have struggled to secure meetings with their US counterparts
Financial Times - Feb. 13
Top Trump administration officials to head to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated he hadn't been invited and warned that his country “will never accept deals made behind our backs.”
NBC News - 3d
Trump officials to begin peace talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff are likely to meet with senior Russian officials in Saudi Arabia in the ...
The Hill - 4d
Zelensky Lashes Out at Trump for Excluding Ukrainians From Peace Talks

Left out of a meeting between American and Saudi officials, the Ukrainian leader also canceled a trip to Riyadh.
The New York Times - 1d
FirstFT: Trump to meet Putin for Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

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Financial Times - Feb. 13
Trump Says Saudi Arabia May Host Talks With Putin on Ukraine

The kingdom has increasingly emerged as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, leveraging ties with both sides as well as with President Trump.
The New York Times - Feb. 13
Why Saudi Arabia is the venue of choice for Trump talks on Ukraine

The kingdom has gone from pariah to potential peacemaker in recent years.
BBC News - 3d
FirstFT: Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks

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Financial Times - 3d
US-Russia talks to end war in Ukraine begin Tuesday in Saudi Arabia

Top officials from the United States and Russian will hold talks in Saudi Arabia toward ending the war in Ukraine on Tuesday, as the Trump administration seeks to negotiate an end to the nearly ...
The Hill - 3d
U.S.-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Set to Go Beyond Ukraine

The two sides met in Saudi Arabia for their most extensive discussions in years. In addition to Ukraine, business ties were on the table.
The New York Times - 1d
Ukraine will not accept a Saudi-talks peace deal, says Zelenskyy

EU and Ukraine have been excluded from high-stakes negotiations between top Russian and US officials. Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine would not ...
The Guardian - 3d
Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine war negotiations

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Financial Times - Feb. 13
Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of expected talks with Russia over Ukraine war

A U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to hold talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine. President Trump signaled Sunday he's confident that a ...
CBS News - 3d
Trump Says Ukraine Will Not Be Sidelined in Peace Talks With Russia

Asked whether Ukraine would be part of the negotiations, the president said on Thursday, “Of course they would.” A day earlier, he had suggested otherwise, and appeared ready to make concessions ...
The New York Times - 6d
Who was at the table at US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia?

Three Americans and two Russians took part in the negotiations and agreed to reset diplomatic relations.
BBC News - 2d
Zelenskyy ‘will not recognise’ US-Russia talks that exclude Ukraine

Moscow hails Tuesday’s discussions in Saudi Arabia as means to end war and restore full relations with Washington
Financial Times - 3d
Rory McIlroy believes Donald Trump is 'on the [PGA] Tour's side' in talks with Saudi Arabia's PIF

McIlroy recently played golf with the President after previously claiming he would not do so again
CBS Sports - Feb. 12
More Trump-Putin direct talks expected after Saudi Arabia diplomatic meeting, official says

U.S. officials who attended diplomatic talks with Russian representatives say more developments are expected as part of the efforts to reestablish dialogue. This comes as the world reacts to ...
CBS News - 1d
Morning Report — Trump is starting Ukraine peace talks — without Ukraine

In today’s issue: The Trump administration will meet this week with Russian officials to discuss an end to Russia’s three-year invasion of Ukraine — but no delegation from Ukraine is scheduled to ...
The Hill - 3d
Trump on whether Ukraine, Russia are equal in peace talks: 'It's an interesting question'

President Trump on Wednesday would not say whether he considers Ukraine to be an “equal member” of efforts to end the war between Moscow and Kyiv, as his administration pushes for negotiations ...
The Hill - Feb. 12
Trump takes questions on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Oval Office

President Trump took questions from reporters Wednesday at the swearing-in of his newly confirmed director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. Trump said he will probably meet with Russian ...
CBS News - Feb. 12
Trump Says Peace Talks Over Ukraine War Will Begin Immediately

After separate phone conversations with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, President Trump says peace talks to end the Ukraine War will begin immediately. It follows the ...
NBC News - Feb. 13
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on Trump announcement of peace talks

William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joined CBS News to discuss President Trump's announcement that his national security team will begin immediate negotiations with the Kremlin to ...
CBS News - Feb. 13
European stocks rise after Trump signals Ukraine peace talks

Gas prices fall as traders look to possible end of three-year war
Financial Times - Feb. 13
Details on Trump's reciprocal tariffs plan, Ukraine peace talks and more

A new Trump executive order has the commerce secretary going country by country to determine the need for "fair and reciprocal" trade tariffs, the Senate confirmed RFK Jr. as health secretary and ...
CBS News - 6d
As Ukraine Presses for Role in Russia Peace Talks, Trump Offers Reassurances

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and European defense ministers had expressed concern that they might not be present for talks between President Trump and Russia’s leader to end the war.
The New York Times - 6d
Mullin says to 'trust the process' in Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) says he thinks people need to “trust the process” in President Trump’s peace talks with Russian and Ukrainian leaders. “Right now, people are dying every single day. ...
The Hill - 3d
Trump criticizes Ukraine after U.S.-Russia peace talks

President Trump signed executive orders and took questions from the press at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. Mr. Trump made disparaging remarks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said he ...
CBS News - 1d
Trump Calls Zelensky a ‘Dictator’ as Feud Escalates Over Ukraine Peace Talks

President Trump called Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator without elections” after the Ukrainian president said Mr. Trump was in a “web of disinformation.”
The New York Times - 23h
Zelensky delays trip to Saudi Arabia amid US-Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has postponed an official visit to Saudi Arabia set for this week amid U.S.-Russia negotiations in Riyadh. Zelensky, who was not planning to participate in ...
The Hill - 1d
What is the state of peace talks in Ukraine?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will not accept any peace deal with Russia unless his country is directly involved in negotiations. President Trump said Ukraine would have a seat at ...
CBS News - 6d
Neuralink competitor Paradromics secures investment from Saudi Arabia's Neom

Paradromics has formed a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia's Neom
CNBC - Feb. 12
Saudi Arabia’s PIF seeks to evict Benko family from Innsbruck mansion

Demand by one of Signa Group’s largest creditors comes after property entrepreneur arrested for alleged embezzlement
Financial Times - 2d
A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?

Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.
BBC News - Feb. 8
Trump says he expects to meet with Putin in Saudi Arabia

President Trump said Wednesday he expects to meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin multiple times, suggesting they are likely to meet first in Saudi Arabia. “We ultimately expect to ...
The Hill - Feb. 12
Trump could meet Putin in Saudi Arabia; Federal worker buyouts resume

President Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiating the end of the war in Ukraine and says the two could meet face-to-face soon in Saudi Arabia. CBS News ...
CBS News - Feb. 13
Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy

Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.
The New York Times - 9h
Hegseth says "everything is on the table" for Ukraine peace talks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday clarified comments he made that it is unrealistic for Ukraine to have pre-2014 borders and become a member of NATO. Sabrina Singh, who served as deputy ...
CBS News - 6d
'No durable peace' in Ukraine if Europe not in talks, says minister

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the UK could act as a "bridge" between the US and Europe.
BBC News - 4d