World Oct 23 The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the U.S. despite Ukraine's protests By Associated Press
World Oct 22 Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed 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. By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press
World Oct 21 Watch 3:05 American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin 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… By Nick Schifrin, Daniel Okay
Politics Oct 21 WATCH: Vance defends U.S. envoy Witkoff calling Putin a 'humanitarian' after prisoner release The vice president called Steve Witkoff “a diplomat” and said he was in Russia to get a job done. By Associated Press
World Oct 21 Putin agrees to resume trilateral Russia-Ukraine-U.S. talks next month 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. By Associated Press
Oct 21 Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit from U.S. envoy Witkoff By Dasha Litvinova, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The release comes at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow. Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch 3:52 Zelenskyy seeks to mend ties with Trump ahead of Witkoff-Putin meeting By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and European officials in Norway in a bid to avoid a further diplomatic rupture with President Trump. Over the past week, Trump has criticized Zelenskyy over Ukraine’s efforts to inflict heavy… Continue watching
Oct 20 Watch 6:26 Tightening sanctions on Russia is 'the way to end this war,' says David Kramer By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn To discuss the tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Geoff Bennett spoke with David Kramer. He held a number of senior positions at the State Department during the George W. Bush administration. He’s now the executive director of… Continue watching
Oct 20 WATCH: Trump says U.S. has gotten 'nothing' from Ukraine other than 'high diesel,' urging deal By Associated Press President Donald Trump said "it’s time" for Ukraine to agree to a deal with Russia on Tuesday. Continue reading
Oct 19 Watch 3:22 Trump escalates clash with Zelenskyy as Russia continues deadly attacks on Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Winston Wilde The war of words between President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy reached another fever pitch on Monday. Trump again excoriated the embattled Ukrainian leader, putting more pressure on Zelenskyy than on the man in Moscow who started this war, Vladimir… Continue watching