Thursday Briefing: Trump and Putin Discuss an End to Ukraine War
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Ukraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin call
The US and Russia leaders speak over the phone after Trump says Nato membership for Ukraine is unlikely.BBC News - 21m -
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Trump says US and Russia to start talks on Ukraine war ‘immediately’
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Trump and Putin Discussed the War in Ukraine
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Trump says he spoke to Putin about ending the war in Ukraine
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Trump says he has spoken to Putin and agreed to negotiate Ukraine ceasefire
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President Trump confirmed midday Wednesday that he's spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin, setting the stage for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine. In the Senate, Trump's most ...The Hill - 5h -
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 - 5h -
Trump says he spoke to Putin about steps to end war with Ukraine
President Trump says he spoke to Russia's Vladimir Putin and directed members of his national security team to "immediately" begin efforts to end the war with Ukraine. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News - 7h -
Trump speaks with Putin, says talks to end Ukraine war will begin "immediately"
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and directed his national security team to lead negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.CBS News - 7h -
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Trump says he spoke with Putin about ending war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine.ABC News - 8h -
Trump speaks with Putin, says negotiations to end war in Ukraine will begin 'immediately'
President Trump spoke Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and said the two agreed to “start negotiations immediately” about the war in Ukraine. Trump posted on Truth Social that he had ...The Hill - 9h -
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 - 13h -
Rubio: Marc Fogel release ‘good sign’ for cooperation with Putin end Ukraine war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the release of American Marc Fogel from Russian captivity is a “good sign” for the U.S. and Russian President Vladimir Putin to work in cooperation to end the ...The Hill - 13h -
Ukraine war briefing: Deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy open to Kursk swap
Ukrainian president does not say which Russian-held territory he would want in return during any negotiations; Kyiv seeks recruits below draft age. What we know on day 1,085 Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
Vance, Bessent to meet with Zelensky amid Trump's push to end the war in Ukraine
Vice President Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid the administration’s push for the war with Russia to end. Vance will meet ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says he's spoken with Putin about ending Ukraine war
President Trump says he has spoken with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and is making progress on ending the nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine. Retired Brigadier General Peter Zwack joined CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: Power restrictions as Russia hits energy system
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Ukraine war live: All Putin’s conditions must be met before peace deal can be agreed, says Russian minister
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Can Trump keep his promise to end the war in Ukraine? It’s possible – but it won’t be easy | Christopher Chivvis
The president has made big statements. But securing real peace will involve a mix of global diplomacy, threats and sweeteners. • Christopher S Chivvis is a senior fellow and director of the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: Trump plan to end war must include security guarantees, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says he would be ready for talks in any format if he has ‘an understanding that America and Europe will not abandon us’. What we know on day 1,083. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump says he has spoken with Putin about ending Ukraine war
Trump tells the New York Post that he has a plan to end the war but declined to go into details. Donald Trump has said he held talks with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over a negotiated ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump says he’s spoken with Putin about Ukraine war
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Trump talking to Putin to end Ukraine war: 'I'd better not say' how much
President Trump says he has had talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, telling The New York Post that the two leaders have spoken and "I better not say" just ...The Hill - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un vows ongoing support for Russia’s ‘just cause’
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How War Has Wreaked Havoc on Ukraine’s Classrooms
Students have been forced to attend classes underground or online, especially in regions near the front line. Experts say that Ukrainian children are falling behind as a result, academically and ...The New York Times - 4d -
Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really does
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Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops back on frontline in Kursk, says Zelenskyy
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