World Feb 07 U.S. gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, Zelenskyy says By Samya Kullab, Associated Press
World Feb 06 Zelenskyy says Ukrainian air force needs to improve as Russian drone barrages take a toll Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday described the performance of the air force in parts of the country as “unsatisfactory," and said that steps are being taken to improve the response to large-scale Russian drone barrages of civilian areas. By Kamila Hrabchuk, Associated Press
World Feb 05 U.S. and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks It was another sign of warming relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office and sought to end the war in Ukraine. By Kamila Hrabchuk, Emma Burrows, Associated Press
World Feb 05 Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pact Russian President Vladimir Putin last year declared his readiness to stick to the treaty’s limits for another year if Washington followed suit, but President Donald Trump has ignored the offer and argued that he wants China to be a part… By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press
World Feb 04 Watch 3:11 Expiration of U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty sparks concerns of new arms race For the first time in more than half a century, there are no limits on the world’s two largest atomic arsenals. The sole remaining nuclear arms treaty in the world, known as New START, is expiring between the U.S. and… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
Feb 04 Watch 7:29 Experts debate whether U.S. should extend its nuclear arms treaty with Russia By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn As the New START nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia expires, there is debate over whether the U.S. should extend the agreement or walk away. For two perspectives on that debate, Nick Schifrin speaks with Rose Gottemoeller,… Continue watching
Feb 04 The last U.S.-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control By Vladimir Isachenkov, Amanda Morris, Associated Press The termination of the New START Treaty would set the stage for what many fear could be an unconstrained nuclear arms race. Continue reading
Feb 02 Kremlin official says U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks will resume this week By Illia Novikov, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week after a brief postponement, a senior Kremlin official said Monday, with negotiations taking place against a backdrop of continued front-line fighting and deadly long-range attacks on rear… Continue reading
Feb 02 NATO's credibility as a unified force under U.S. leadership has taken a hit under Trump By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Any deterrence of Russia relies on ensuring that President Vladimir Putin is convinced that NATO will retaliate should he expand his war beyond Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 30 Trump says Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms remain unclear By Susie Blann, Associated Press Trump announced this on Thursday, but details about the timing and scope remain unclear. Continue reading