Putin’s Call With Trump Delivers a Victory for Russian Leader

Vladimir Putin’s call with President Trump reinforced the Russian leader’s view that Moscow and Washington should decide the fate of Ukraine — and other weighty matters.

Topics

Trump’s Call with Putin, and Ozempic’s Effect on Drinking

Plus, the hidden cost of a Valentine’s bouquet.
The New York Times - 1h
Trump-Putin Call Was ‘No Betrayal’ of Ukraine, Hegseth Says

The call has raised concerns among some European leaders that Ukraine could effectively be sidelined in any peace negotiations.
The New York Times - 1h
Trump Says Call With Putin Is Beginning of Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Among the topics the leaders discussed in their first confirmed conversation of President Trump’s second term was ending the war in Ukraine, he said.
The New York Times - 11h
Trump says he spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy in separate calls

The White House has confirmed that President Trump discussed negotiations to end the war in Ukraine during separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President ...
NBC News - 17h
Trump calls Putin AND Zelensky to begin talks

The US president says negotiations to begin 'immediately'
BBC News - 17h
Putin has a 'constructive' conversation in first call with Syria's new leader, Kremlin says

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Syria’s new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad
ABC News - 21h
No lasting peace in Ukraine without European role in talks, leaders say after Trump-Putin call

Statement from countries including France, Germany and UK comes after US president says he and Putin are ready to begin talks. European powers, including Britain, France and Germany, have said they ...
The Guardian - 10h
Why McConnell voted against Gabbard; new details on Trump-Putin call

After almost three years of fighting between Russia and Ukraine, President Trump said late Wednesday he is working to end the war. Mr. Trump said Wednesday he spoke with both Russian President ...
CBS News - 13h
Putin offers support to Syria's new leader in their first phone call

Yahoo News - 17h

More from The New York Times

Live Updates: European Allies Insist That U.S. Talks With Russia Include Ukraine

At a NATO meeting in Brussels, defense ministers’ comments appeared to reflect concerns that President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia might sideline Ukraine in talks to end the war.
The New York Times - 16m
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 - 12h
How Venezuela Helps Feed the Violence in Colombia

After finding refuge and building power in Venezuela, a decades-old rebel group has waged the worst violence in Colombia in a generation, setting off troubling regional tensions.
The New York Times - 22h
Modi Hopes a White House Visit Will Keep India Out of Trump’s Sights

India is acutely aware that trade and immigration issues are a potential double whammy. But it believes it can preserve growing ties.
The New York Times - 1d
Myanmar Refugees’ Dreams of Living in America Dashed by Trump Orders

President Trump’s moves to pause refugee resettlement, freeze foreign aid and suspend funds to promote democracy have added more chaos to one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises.
The New York Times - 12h

More in World

Live Updates: European Allies Insist That U.S. Talks With Russia Include Ukraine

At a NATO meeting in Brussels, defense ministers’ comments appeared to reflect concerns that President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia might sideline Ukraine in talks to end the war.
The New York Times - 16m
At least 28 injured in suspected deliberate attack as car hits crowd in Munich – Europe live

Local authorities say suspected attacker is 24-year-old Afghan man. At least 28 injured after car hits group of people in Munich Poland’s Europe minister Adam Szłapka told Polish ...
The Guardian - 17m
Hamas confirms it is committed to Gaza ceasefire and will release hostages as planned – Middle East crisis live

Group says it will stick to agreed timeframe to release hostages following threats from Israel it would resume war if they were not freed. Hamas has confirmed its commitment to continue ...
The Guardian - 19m
Australia braces for 'very destructive winds' as Category 5 cyclone nears landfall

Yahoo News - 19m
Senate expected to vote on RFK’s bid to be health secretary – US politics live

Vaccine sceptic likely to face early vote after wavering Republicans said they would support appointment. Donald Trump said he plans to unveil reciprocal tariffs on Thursday but gave no other ...
The Guardian - 21m