World Nov 12 U.S. envoys meet with Putin in Moscow on Ukraine talks, then head for Dublin to see Zelenskyy By Harriet Morris, Associated Press
World Nov 09 Citing government pressure, Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades Novaya Gazeta was the last major independent media outlet critical of the Kremlin that remained active in Russia. By Associated Press
World Nov 09 Russia-Ukraine peace talks led by U.S. will look at security guarantees for both sides The negotiations follow last month's localized truce around the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine that allowed the evacuation of some trapped residents and the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian supplies. By Associated Press
Politics Nov 05 WATCH: First lady Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials. Trump met with Putin's envoy President Donald Trump said he met with Vladimir Putin’s envoy at the White House on Thursday but did not meet with Ukrainian officials who were also visiting. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
World Nov 02 Watch 13:34 Zelenskyy on his 'emotional' relationship with Trump and fighting Russia A Russian strike on an aid station and shelter killed at least 26 people in southern Ukraine on Monday. It was the latest in an unceasing series of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and the civilians living there. Before the… By Amna Nawaz, Veronica Vela
Oct 23 The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the U.S. despite Ukraine's protests By Associated Press A first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States under a new import agreement has set sail, the Kremlin said Friday, two weeks after President Donald Trump said he struck a deal with President Vladimir Putin despite Moscow's invasion… Continue reading
Oct 22 Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press Russia bombarded Kyiv with ballistic missiles in an hourslong nighttime barrage, while the Russian military said Thursday that its air defenses intercepted over 800 drones fired by Ukraine at Moscow and other cities. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 3:05 American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin By Nick Schifrin, Daniel Okay Russia freed an American imprisoned for the last four years. Stephen Hubbard was captured in Eastern Ukraine and convicted of fighting against Russia. The 74-year-old retired teacher was reportedly freed without a swap. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff greeted Hubbard… Continue watching
Oct 21 WATCH: Vance defends U.S. envoy Witkoff calling Putin a 'humanitarian' after prisoner release By Associated Press The vice president called Steve Witkoff “a diplomat” and said he was in Russia to get a job done. Continue reading
Oct 21 Putin agrees to resume trilateral Russia-Ukraine-U.S. talks next month By Associated Press The Russian leader has agreed “in principle” to resume the talks after Nov. 10, Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters following a meeting in St. Petersburg between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff. Continue reading