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 […]
Trump speaks with Putin, says negotiations to end war in Ukraine will begin 'immediately'
Speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, President Trump said the two agreed to “start negotiations soon” about the war in Ukraine. Trump posted to the true society that he has “long and productive phones” with Putin. It was the first call between the two men since Trump took office. Trump said he discussed […]
DOD Chief Pete Hegseth Lays Out Outer Limits of U.S. Military Role on Ukraine
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Defense Secretary Pete Hegses, NATO headquarters, on Wednesday called for an end to the Ukrainian War and set some outside limits of future US military involvement in the future Ukrainian Peace Agreement. “We are meeting at a critical moment. As the war approaches its third anniversary, our message is clear. The bloodshed […]
Ukraine regaining pre-2014 borders is ‘unrealistic objective,’ Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses told NATO headquarters allies on Wednesday as President Donald Trump is working to end the war. Hegus spoke to Belgium's Ukrainian defense contact group, saying, “The harsh strategic reality is that the US focuses on “securing our own borders” and “deterring war with China.” “This will prevent us from focusing primarily […]
Rubio: Marc Fogel release ‘good sign’ for cooperation with Putin end Ukraine war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the release of American Mark Vogel from Russian prisoners was a “good sign” for the US and Russian President Vladimir Putin to work together to end the war in Ukraine. He said there was. Rubio joined News Nation's Cuomo on Tuesday to discuss Vogel's return to the US. Host […]
Pence takes issue with Trump saying Ukraine 'may be Russian someday'
Former Vice President Mike Pence was in trouble with President Trump on Tuesday, saying that Ukraine could “one day be Russian.” “Mr. Ukrainian president will “someday become Russian” if the US abandons them. [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's brutal invasion. As you said, “When America is strong, the world is in peace.” Standing firmly.” Pence I […]
Russian diplomat says Putin's conditions on Ukraine must be met
Russian The diplomat said MondayThe Ukrainian War Peace Agreement will not be reached unless the conditions are taken by Russian President Vladimir Putin. I met,According to multipleOutlet. “We cannot reach an agreement unless we resolve the problem that is the root cause of what is happening,” Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Riabov said as the independent […]
Trump says Ukraine has ‘essentially agreed’ to allow the US access to $500B in rare earth minerals
President Trump claims that Ukraine has “essentially agreed” to give the US $5 trillion worth of rare earth minerals as a payment for the military aid that Washington provided Kiev. “They have very valuable land in terms of rare earth [minerals]from an oil and gas perspective, and from another perspective. We're spending hundreds of millions […]