Trump’s dangerous approach to peace in Ukraine

Zelensky says no peace deal without Ukraine involvement

Ukraine's president says he will not be shut out of peace negotiations after Trump says he agreed to start talks with Putin.

BBC News - 47m

Russia says US 'our main counterpart' in peace talks, sidelining Ukraine

Russia said Thursday that the United States will be its “main counterpart” in forthcoming peace talks to end its invasion of Ukraine, sidelining Kyiv in the negotiations. “We, of course, understand ...

The Hill - 1h

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 - 1h

What the Trump-Putin call means for Ukraine: Analysis

President Donald Trump's phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin has hit Europe and Ukraine as an earthquake, even if one that was partly expected.

ABC News - 2h

European stocks rise after Trump signals Ukraine peace talks

Gas prices fall as traders look to possible end of three-year war

Financial Times - 5h

Talks to end the war with Russia are set to begin — but Ukraine could pay a high price for peace

Almost three years after Russia invaded its neighbor Ukraine, talks are to begin to end the bloody and destructive war that has cost tens of thousands of lives.

CNBC - 7h

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 - 12h

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 - 22h

Oil prices post back-to-back losses on prospect of Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Oil futures tallied back-to-back session losses on Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump said that he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks on ending the war in ...

MarketWatch - 3h

PGA Tour commissioner discusses 'one tour' approach in negotiations, 'productive' meeting with Donald Trump

It has been more than two years since the PGA Tour and LIV Golf's financial backers began conversations about striking a deal

CBS Sports - 6h

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 - 9h

Trump really can achieve lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine — here’s how

President Trump has stated that he has begun to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end the war between Ukraine and Russia “immediately.”

The Hill - 10h

NATO allies warn Ukraine and Europe can't be left out of peace talks with Russia

NATO allies are warning that Ukraine and Europe must not be left out of any peace talks after President Trump's announcement that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start ...

CBS News - 10h

John Bolton denounces Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin peace talks

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said Wednesday that President Trump had "effectively surrendered" to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of expected peace negotiations, ...

The Hill - 10h

O'Reilly predicts Trump and Putin will 'get a ceasefire' in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "has no power" in opposing a ceasefire deal, according to O'Reilly.

The Hill - 10h

Morning Report — The art of the Russia-Ukraine peace deal

In today’s issue: President Trump said he’s working to fulfil a campaign promise to end Russia’s three-year invasion of Ukraine, ushering in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. ...

The Hill - 12h

The Economic Consequences of the (Ukraine) Peace

With apologies to John Maynard Keynes

Financial Times - 13h

Why Europe fears a Trump-Putin peace deal in Ukraine

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Financial Times - 17h

Trump excludes Europe from Ukraine peace talks

EU officials have struggled to secure meetings with their US counterparts

Financial Times - 19h

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 - 20h

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 - 22h

Former U.S. deputy assistant attorney general explains why Trump firing FBI agents could be a danger

The head of the FBI Agents Association is urging Congress to protect nearly 1,000 federal agents against potential termination by the Trump administration. Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney ...

CBS News - 23h

Trump and Putin Discussed the War in Ukraine

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The New York Times - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Trump has a ‘real opportunity’ to bring Putin and Zelenskyy to a peace deal: Amb. Bill Taylor

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW as President Trump announces initial talks to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. NBC News correspondents Gabe Gutierrez ...

NBC News - 1d

Breaking down Trump's latest moves on Russia, Ukraine

President Trump held a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as his administration brokers deals to procure detained Americans. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers news on ...

CBS News - 1d

Trump speaks to Russia's Putin, Ukraine's Zelenskyy

President Trump announced on social media his calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.

CBS News - 1d

How Ukraine Pitched Trump on a Deal for Critical Minerals

President Trump says he wants to make a deal for minerals from Ukraine in exchange for aid. That followed a long effort by Ukrainian officials to appeal to Mr. Trump’s transactional nature.

The New York Times - 1d

Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine in peace deal with Russia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that he does not believe Ukraine joining NATO is “realistic,” as the Trump administration looks to broker an end to Russia’s war in the country. ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump’s shocking plan for Gaza is an all-too-common approach. This is what must happen instead | Lucy Easthope

Far too often, developers treat rebuilding like colonising a planet. Instead, Palestinians must be at the heart of everything, and the sooner the better. Lucy Easthope is an adviser on disaster ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump is forcing Europe to a reckoning on Ukraine

The worst nightmare of leaders on the continent is a deal between Putin and the US president done over their heads

Financial Times - 2d

Ukraine and Russia trade long-range attacks as officials probe possibilities for peace

Officials say Russian forces have targeted Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure in a “massive” nighttime missile attack, while Ukrainian drones struck an important oil refinery inside Russia

ABC News - 2d

Hopes for Ukraine peace deal framework at Munich Security Conference

Yahoo News - 3d

Ukraine war live: All Putin’s conditions must be met before peace deal can be agreed, says Russian minister

Russia’s deputy foreign minister says talks must recognise ‘reality on the ground’ . Here are some photos coming to us over the wires.. We have more on the upcoming Munich Security Conference ...

The Guardian - 3d

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 - 4d

A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?

Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.

BBC News - 5d

Microsoft and Nvidia Take a Quieter Approach to Trump

Other big technology companies have been boisterous in their courtship of the new administration. But Nvidia and Microsoft have avoided the Washington spotlight.

The New York Times - 5d

To Keep Aid Coming, Ukraine Appeals to Trump Allies: Conservative Christians

A Ukrainian delegation to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington will make the case that Russia threatens the religious freedom of Christians who don’t follow the Russian Orthodox Church.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

Trump’s dangerous approach to peace in Ukraine

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