What to know about U.S. meeting with Russia on war with Ukraine

Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid concerns about US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference amid intense concern and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s foreign policy

ABC News - 6d

US, Russia meet to talk end of Ukraine war — without Zelenskyy

Senior officials from the United States and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia for the most extensive talks between the two nations since the invasion began nearly three years ago. Ukraine’s president ...

NBC News - 2d

5 things to know about US-Russia talks on Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meeting with his Russian counterpart in Riyadh on Tuesday marked a major shift in U.S. relations with the country, ending a policy of isolation imposed after ...

The Hill - 1d

President Trump said he spoke with Putin about ending war in Ukraine. Here's what to know.

It's been nearly three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiating the end of the war.

CBS News - Feb. 13

Reaction to U.S.-Russia talks about Ukraine war

Talks in Saudi Arabia between top U.S. and Russian officials over the war in Ukraine have now ended. No Ukrainian officials were present for the talks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly ...

CBS News - 2d

US and Russia hold talks to end war in Ukraine

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Financial Times - 2d

What to know about Trump's meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II

President Trump met with Jordan's King Abdullah II and reiterated his intention to displace around two million Palestinians so that the Gaza Strip can be developed. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Vance, Zelensky meet for talks about ending war in Ukraine

Vice President Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday to continue the Trump administration's conversations about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, alongside Secretary of ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump Falsely Suggests Ukraine Is to Blame for the War: What to Know

A look at how the war in Ukraine began, the state of the peace talks and why the country isn’t holding elections.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump says US and Russia to start talks on Ukraine war ‘immediately’

American leader will meet Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for discussions

Financial Times - Feb. 12

Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes

Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be Poland and Lithuania. Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday predicted Russia would “wage war against Nato” if the US ...

The Guardian - 4d

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

FirstFT: US and Russia hold talks to end Ukraine war

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Financial Times - 2d

US and Russia agree to try to end war without Ukraine at the table

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not invited to participate.

ABC News - 2d

US and Russia agree to explore mutual opportunities of end to Ukraine war

Riyadh talks involving US secretary of state and Russian counterpart mark tectonic shift in relations. US and Russian officials agreed to explore the “economic and investment opportunities” that ...

The Guardian - 2d

US and Russia agree to ‘lay the groundwork’ for ending Ukraine war

First high-level talks on the conflict since Vladimir Putin’s invasion mark extraordinary turnaround

Financial Times - 1d

What to Know About VAT, the Tax System Used in Europe That Trump Despises

The president says the VAT system used across Europe gives other countries unfair trade advantages. Here’s how the system started.

The New York Times - 3d

Vance, Zelenskyy meet on ending Russia-Ukraine war amid admin's mixed messages

Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on Friday in Munich discuss how to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

ABC News - 5d

European Leaders Meet to Discuss Ukraine War as Trump Officials Prepare For Russia Peace Talks

The hastily called gathering was part of a flurry of diplomacy expected to center on Ukraine this week as Trump officials prepare to start talks with Russia on their own.

The New York Times - 2d

What to know after Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator, blames Ukraine for Russia's invasion

President Trump on Wednesday called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator and accused him of duping America into providing billions of dollars in assistance. Mr. Trump had previously ...

CBS News - 6h

A jolt for Europe in Munich and a critical week ahead as US and Russia are set to meet on Ukraine

The future of Ukraine hangs in the balance as U.S. officials head to Saudi Arabia to begin direct negotiations with Moscow over ending the war, leaving Kyiv and its European allies scrambling to ...

ABC News - 3d

Could the War in Ukraine be About to End?

Trump says there’s a “good possibility” it could be.

BBC News - Feb. 13

Europe tries to muscle up as US plots mediation to help end Russia's war in Ukraine

European leaders are taking steps to answer assertive U.S. efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine

ABC News - 3d

EU agrees new Russia sanctions in the face of US push to end Ukraine war

Latest package takes aim at Russian aluminium industry and tightens restrictions on oil exports

Financial Times - 1d

US top diplomat Rubio visits the UAE after landmark talks with Russia over Ukraine war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with the leader of the United Arab Emirates, wrapping up an overseas trip that saw the highest-level outreach between the United States and Russia since ...

ABC News - 14h

Hegseth's blunt message on Ukraine's war with Russia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that U.S. troops will not be deployed to Ukraine to defend against Russia and is conceding that the U.S. ally's mission to return to its pre-2014 borders is an ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

The Fiercest Fighting of the Ukraine War May Be in Russia

The Times interviewed Russian soldiers who said they face a brutal fight to dislodge determined Ukrainian forces from a sliver of Russian land. Trapped civilians fear catastrophe.

The New York Times - Feb. 13

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns of escalation of war with Russia

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist with a preview of her exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his concern about being cut out ...

NBC News - 4d

Trump signals Ukraine to blame for war with Russia

Remarks prompt President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accuse US president of living in a ‘disinformation bubble’

Financial Times - 1d

What to Know About Canada’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis

Responding to threatened tariffs by President Trump, Canada has unveiled a security plan aimed at tackling the trafficking of fentanyl, which is also killing many Canadians.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

What to Know About the January Jobs Report

Job creation has fallen in 2025 but unemployment has also dipped.

Inc. - Feb. 7

What to know about the fight over 'debanking'

“Debanking” has become an increasingly popular talking point for Republicans in recent weeks, as they take aim at Biden-era regulators who they accuse of boxing conservatives and cryptocurrency ...

The Hill - Feb. 9

What We Know About the Hostages Still in Gaza

As Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the cease-fire deal, Israel’s prime minister has vowed a return to “intense fighting” if hostages are not freed by Saturday.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

What you need to know about this Daytona 500

Whether you have Sunoco fuel in your veins or you're new to NASCAR, Ryan McGee has all the info you need to know ahead of Sunday's Daytona 500.

ESPN - 3d

What We Know About the Kentucky Floods

Storms have overwhelmed the state in recent years. On top of the floods, snow is expected soon.

The New York Times - 2d

What to know about Medicaid as Republicans consider cuts

Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into the U.S. health care system.

CBS News - 1d

Factchecking Donald Trump’s claims about the war in Ukraine

As US-Russia talks continue in Saudi Arabia, we look at the US president’s misleading and outright false statements. Europe live – latest updates The US president, Donald Trump, has made a ...

The Guardian - 1d

Fact-checking Trump claims about war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump appeared to accuse Ukraine of being responsible for the war with Russia.

BBC News - 1d

What to know about U.S. meeting with Russia on war with Ukraine

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