Jul 07 AP sources: U.S., Russia reach deal on Syria cease-fire By Vivian Salama, Josh Lederman and Ken Thomas, Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany — The United States and Russia have reached agreement on a cease-fire in southwest Syria, three U.S. officials said Friday as President Donald Trump held his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: Trump, with Putin, predicts positive things for U.S.-Russia relationship By Darlene Superville and Ken Thomas, Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany — President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there are "very positive things" in store for the United States and Russia as he sat down with President Vladimir Putin on Friday for an historic first meeting. Continue reading
Jul 07 Trump and Putin meet at international summit in Germany By Darlene Superville and Ken Thomas, Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany — With broad grins and a warm handshake, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin warmed up for their historic encounter on Friday under the shadow of U.S. outrage about Russian election-meddling and nagging questions about potential… Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 8:56 What did European allies hear in Trump’s Poland speech? By PBS News Hour As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump downplayed the importance of NATO and the role of the European Union, while promoting improved U.S.-Russia ties. On Thursday, President Trump tried to reassure European allies that his administration is in sync with them. Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 2:53 News Wrap: Iraqi prime minister heralds victory over ISIS in Mosul By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Tuesday, Iraqi soldiers in Western Mosul advanced deeper into the last pocket still being held by Islamic State forces. Meanwhile, a Kurdish-led militia breached the heart of ISIS's self-proclaimed capital in Syria. Also, Canada will… Continue watching
Jul 03 Refugees, trade and climate are top issues at upcoming G20 summit By James McBride, Council on Foreign Relations The G20 summit on July 7-8 comes amid tensions over trade, climate, and refugee policy and increased uncertainty over the U.S. commitment to multilateral institutions. Read more in this Council on Foreign Relations backgrounder. Continue reading
Jun 29 President Trump to meet Putin at G-20 summit By Ken Thomas, Vivian Salama, Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit next week in Germany. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 3:09 News Wrap: U.S.-Russia deal on Syria cease-fire fails By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to reach a deal on a cease-fire in Syria, amid an onslaught of Islamic State attacks. Also, the Taliban carried out twin attacks near the defense ministry… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 10:42 Successes and shortfalls from this year’s G20 summit By PBS News Hour It was President Obama’s final official visit to China: a G20 summit with other world leaders in Hangzhou. When it was over, they had made some commitments on climate change, but on issues like China’s steel production or Syria, there… Continue watching
Sep 05 Obama, Putin agree to continue seeking deal on Syria By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press HANGZHOU, China — President Barack Obama said Monday the U.S. and Russia have not given up on negotiations that could stem the bloodshed in Syria, but acknowledged that leaders are challenged by "gaps of trust" between the rival powers. Continue reading