Feb 18 Watch 3:24 Without Ukrainian officials present, U.S. and Russia meet to discuss ending war By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn, Winston Wilde Russian and U.S. officials met in person for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine more than 1,000 days ago. They aimed to chart a path towards peace and raised the possibility of lifting sanctions they’ve aimed at each other. Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 7:54 U.S. foreign policy experts analyze the opening talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn In Saudi Arabia, U.S. officials met with Russian counterparts to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Missing from these talks were Ukrainian and European representatives. Geoff Bennett analyzed the notable absences with Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a former senior intelligence officer focused… Continue watching
Feb 18 Russian and U.S. officials meet in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine to discuss improving ties and ending war By Matthew Lee, Baraa Anwer, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country won't accept any outcome from this week's talks if Kyiv doesn't take part. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 7:49 European leaders are left scrambling as U.S. nears talks with Russia on Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Sonia Kopelev European leaders met in France on Monday as President Trump's delegation prepared for talks with Russia about how to end the war with Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called it a "difficult situation" for Europe, and said that talks must… Continue watching
Feb 17 Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy travels to United Arab Emirates as momentum grows for peace talks By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leader of the United Arab Emirates on Monday as momentum grows for potential peace talks ending Moscow's war on the country. Continue reading
Feb 17 Top Russian, U.S. officials to hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv By Matthew Lee, Justin Spike, Barry Hatton, Associated Press The talks, scheduled for Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, mark another consequential step by the Trump administration to reverse U.S. policy on isolating Russia, and are meant to pave the way for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian… Continue reading
Feb 17 European leaders gather for emergency meeting over fear Trump is isolating EU allies By Sylvie Corbet, Raf Casert, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron called leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom to his ornate Elysee Palace on Monday for an emergency meeting on how to react to the U.S. diplomatic blitz on Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 5:13 Former U.S. envoy on why Trump is engaging with Russia over Ukraine talks By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn, Juliet Fuisz American officials are preparing for talks with Russia over ending the war in Ukraine, set to begin Monday in Saudi Arabia, with no clear indication yet that Kyiv will be involved. Meanwhile, European leaders are convening an emergency meeting in… Continue watching
Feb 16 The U.S. presented Ukraine with proposal to access its minerals, offering no guarantees in return By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals because the document was too focused on U.S. interests. Continue reading
Feb 15 Zelenskyy calls for ‘European army’ as EU leaders bristle at Trump’s stance on Ukraine By Jamey Keaten, Susie Blann, Emma Burrows, Associated Press Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday the time has come for the creation of an “armed forces of Europe" because the U.S. may no longer be counted on to support Europe. Continue reading