US-Russia talks spark European fears of Ukraine settlement on Putin’s terms
Trump’s concessions to Moscow have alarmed European and Ukrainian officials
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Getting Ukraine settlement right requires pressure on Putin
Putin’s demands, reaffirmed by his deputy foreign minister this week, are nonstarters.The Hill - 5d -
Ukraine and NATO allies fear being left out of potential Trump-Putin peace talks
President Trump is pressing ahead with his plan for trying to end the nearly 3-year-old war in Ukraine. At the White House, Mr. Trump said U.S. and Russian officials will be meeting in Munich, and ...CBS News - 6d -
Diplomats in Munich Fear Trump Is Giving Up Leverage to Putin Before Talks With Ukraine
Diplomats at the Munich Security Conference were uttering “appeasement,” with all its historical resonance, to describe the Trump administration’s approach to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.The New York Times - 5d -
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 - Feb. 13 -
Retired general: Putin will likely 'wait out' Trump term and take Ukraine
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane said he suspects Russian President Vladimir Putin will wait for President Trump to leave office before trying to topple the government in Ukraine. In an interview ...The Hill - 3d -
Where European allies stand on potential peace talks between Trump and Putin
Leaders from America's European allies meeting in Munich are trying to catch up to developments coming out of Washington ever since President Trump announced he is in talks with Russian President ...CBS News - 6d -
Why Europe fears a Trump-Putin peace deal in Ukraine
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European stocks rise after Trump signals Ukraine peace talks
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European leaders demand larger role in Ukraine peace talks
U.S. government representatives met with Russian officials to talk about the future of Ukraine and a possible resolution to the nearly three-year war between Ukraine and Russia. European leaders ...CBS News - 1d -
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 - Feb. 12 -
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 - Feb. 13 -
FirstFT: Trump to meet Putin for Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
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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 -
European leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump, Russia ready peace talks
European leaders have planned an emergency summit on Ukraine, according to multiple outlets. The summit has been referred to as a “once in a generation” national security moment by British Prime ...The Hill - 4d -
European leaders gather for emergency meeting after Trump shuts them out of Ukraine talks
Europe's leaders will hold emergency talks in Paris to align positions after the Trump administration excluded Europe from talks with Russia on the Ukraine war.NBC News - 3d -
European defence stocks rise by €18bn to record high ahead of Ukraine peace talks – business live
Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine. UK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 -
European leaders hold emergency meeting over Trump's role in Ukraine peace talks
Diplomats from the U.S. and Russia are meeting this week to talk about ending the war in Ukraine. The talks are in Saudi Arabia, but all of Europe, including Ukraine, have been frozen out. That led ...CBS News - 2d -
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 - Feb. 9 -
Live updates: Gabbard sworn in as intel chief; Trump opens door to Putin, Ukraine talks
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 - Feb. 12 -
Zelenskyy tells Vance Ukraine needs ‘security guarantees’ before any Putin talks
Ukrainian leader appears reassured after Munich bilateral, having feared he could be bounced into peace negotiations. Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said during a meeting ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump and Putin Discussed the War in Ukraine
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NATO drills underscore European fears about waning American support
As NATO conducts large-scale military exercises, European allies worry about the future of U.S. backing amid President Trump's attacks on Ukraine and its leadership.CBS News - 4h -
Trump calls Putin AND Zelensky to begin talks
The US president says negotiations to begin 'immediately'BBC News - Feb. 12 -
The Papers: Putin 'peace talks' and a 'game of no halves'
Thursday's front pages are dominated by a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
How Europe responded to Trump’s talks with Putin
EU capitals expressed shock and alarm at Ukraine appearing to be cut out of talks to end warFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
US-Russia talks: How pleased is Putin?
Rubio and Lavrov meet in Saudi Arabia for first talks in yearsBBC News - 2d -
Crenshaw says Europeans 'should be threatening things to' Putin that cause them discomfort
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) said Europeans "should be threatening things to" Russian President Vladimir Putin that cause them discomfort in an interview that aired Sunday. “The Ukrainians clearly ...The Hill - 3d -
'Looks like a stream of blood.' Argentina river turns red, sparking toxic leak fears
A stream winding through a populous area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has turned crimson red in recent hours that has sparked fears of industrial chemical dumpingABC News - Feb. 7 -
Police raid at a rare island of dialogue in Jerusalem sparks fears of a free speech crackdown
An Israeli police raid on the Palestinian-owned Educational Bookshop in east Jerusalem has sparked fears about the suppression of free speech in the city.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
President Trump calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy a "dictator," sparking bipartisan backlash
President Trump drew bipartisan criticism after he called Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.CBS News - 5h -
Ukraine's president calls for creation of European army
In remarks at the Munich Security Council, Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a bold call, saying the time has come to create a European army. Zelenskyy warned that Europe could not rely ...CBS News - 5d -
European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer, who is expected to attend, said it was a "once-in-a-generation moment" for the UK's national security.BBC News - 4d -
European countries clash over sending troops to Ukraine
Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland express reluctance after Britain says it is prepared to commit forcesFinancial Times - 2d -
Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on unfavorable terms
After nearly three years of living under constant threat of Russian airstrikes while their troops fight a grinding campaign against Russia’s invasion, many Ukrainians long for an end to the warABC News - 3d -
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 - Feb. 12 -
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 - Feb. 13 -
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 - Feb. 13 -
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 - 6d
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