China Angling to Host Trump-Putin Summit on Ukraine

Wall Street Journal Share Rumors on Thursday said anonymous people “close” that China's Communist Party proposed to President Donald Trump to host a summit between him and Russian Strongman Vladimir Putin to discuss the war with Ukraine. “What,” he quoted. Reported summits do not include Ukrainian President Voldy Mir Zelensky, newspapers I insisted. The White […]
Ukraine reports drone attack not long after Trump talks with Putin, Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian Air Force showed in a Facebook post Thursday that Eastern European countries were targeted in overnight drone attacks. “85 enemy UAVs were shot and 52 drones were unable to reach their target (locally lost),” reads the top of the post, according to Google Translation of the Ukrainian text. The announcement comes after US […]
‘No betrayal’ in Trump move toward Ukraine war negotiations, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegses said President Donald Trump's move to negotiate with Russia was “betrayal” during his visit to NATO headquarters in Belgium on Thursday. I stated. Hegses answered a reporter's question that the US could betray Ukraine after calling about President Trump beginning to negotiate peace without the full involvement of Russian President Vladimir […]
Trump boasts ‘great talks’ with Russia, Ukraine — teasing possible end to war

President Trump on Thursday suggested that Russia's “very bloody war” over Ukraine could come close to its end after discussions with both sides. “Yesterday, the conference with Russia and Ukraine,” Trump, 78, said in an early truth social post. “It could end that terrifying, extremely bloody war!” After talks with both countries, President Trump teased […]
No lasting peace in Ukraine without European role in talks, leaders say after Trump-Putin call | Ukraine

European forces, including Britain, France and Germany, have said they must be part of future negotiations regarding the fate of Ukraine, and only fair agreement with security guarantees will ensure lasting peace. It emphasizes that it emphasizes. “Our shared goal is to place Ukraine in a position of strength. The seven European countries and the […]
Ukraine war briefing: Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, say European ministers | Ukraine

There is nothing about ending the Russian war against Ukraine, and it should be decided without the UkrainiansThe European minister said Wednesday. “Ukraine and Europe must be part of the negotiations,” a joint statement from the seven countries and the European Commission said. British Defense Secretary John Healy told Sky News: Decide when to start […]
Hegseth calls return to old Ukraine borders 'unrealistic'

Welcome to Hill's Defense & Natsec Newsletter {beacon} defense&National Security defense&National Security Big story Hegseth says Ukraine maintains its previous boundaries Defense Secretary Pete Hegses Signals the US will No more prioritizing European security Just as the regime is trying to mediate the end of the Russian war in Ukraine. ©Greg Nash, The Hill […]
Putin viewed as ‘great competitor’ but still a US ‘adversary’ as Ukraine negotiations loom, Leavitt says

The Trump administration simultaneously views Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “great competitor” and “enemy” when it dislikes negotiations over war in Ukraine, White House press chief Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday He said at a press conference. “The country believes Putin and Russia are viewed as great competitors in the region. Sometimes when asked how […]
Russian missiles rained down on Ukraine just ahead of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s visit

The Russian missile struck Kiev early on Wednesday, killing at least one civilian, Ukrainian officials said. Written on Telegram by Andri Yahmack, aide to Ukrainian President Voldimia Zelenki, the barrage of judicial missiles, was hit hours later, hours before Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent visited the Ukrainian capital . Bescent is visiting the city to meet […]
Trump says Russia agrees to ‘immediately’ begin negotiations to end war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump said there was a “long” call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. Putin includes agreeing to “quickly” start negotiations on the war in Ukraine. “We agreed to work very closely, including visiting each other's countries,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday. “We also agreed to start negotiations with each team […]