Oct 22 Watch 4:00 Trump sanctions Russian oil companies as his efforts to end Ukraine war falter By Nick Schifrin President Trump took a step that he had not taken during his second term and imposed new sanctions on Russia. The Treasury Department announced the sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies and accused Putin of not taking Trump’s pursuit… Continue watching
Oct 22 Putin directs Russian nuclear forces drills as summit with Trump is on hold By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces that featured practice missile launches. Continue reading
Oct 22 U.S. announces new sanctions against Russia’s two largest oil companies over war in Ukraine By Susie Blann, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions Wednesday against Russia’s two biggest oil companies and blasted Moscow’s refusal to end its “senseless war” as U.S.-led efforts to end the war floundered and the Ukrainian president sought more foreign military help. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 4:36 Trump’s push for peace tested as Putin meeting called off and Gaza ceasefire shows cracks By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev President Trump is trying to end two brutal wars on two continents, and his pursuit of peace faces challenges in both Ukraine and Gaza. The administration says Trump has no plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin anytime soon. Continue watching
Oct 21 WATCH: Trump confirms Budapest talks with Putin are off for now at Diwali celebration By Associated Press At an event celebrating the Hindu holiday, President Donald Trump also said Tuesday that he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about trade and “a lot of things.”… Continue reading
Oct 21 Ukraine and European leaders accuse Putin of stalling and reject land concessions for peace By Associated Press Trump recently shifted his stance, suggesting Ukraine and Russia halt their conflict where it stands. Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch 5:54 How European leaders are responding as Trump urges Ukraine to cede territory to Russia By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev President Trump expressed doubt that Ukraine could defeat Russia and win back all the land Moscow has seized since it first invaded in 2014. His renewed skepticism comes following his meeting on Friday with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in which Trump… Continue watching
Oct 19 Ukrainian drones strike Russian gas plant as Trump says Kyiv may have to give up land for peace By Associated Press In an interview that aired on Sunday, President Donald Trump suggested that Kyiv may have to give up territory in exchange for an end to Moscow's more than 3 1/2-year invasion, in the latest of apparent reversals on how to pursue peace. Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 9:11 Zelenskyy presses Trump for more help from U.S. to end Russia’s war on Ukraine By Geoff Bennett, Winston Wilde, Dan Sagalyn Ukrainian President Zelenskyy returned to Washington to meet with President Trump, who is continuing his efforts to end Russia's nearly four-year invasion. But Trump didn't seem willing to give Ukraine what it really wanted, long-range missiles that could strike deep… Continue watching
Oct 17 Putin expected to meet Trump in Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant for Russia’s president By Mike Corder, Associated Press Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to Hungary soon for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine — despite the Russian leader facing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Continue reading