Europe at ‘turning point’ as leaders meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine crisis | Ukraine
The European Commission's president prepares to meet in Paris for emergency consultations on his role in the final ceasefire in Ukraine, so European security is a “tip-off point.” I stated. After the US shocked last week to protect Kiev and its European supporters from peace talks, Ursula von der Leyen said the issue was “not […]
US-Russia talks to end war in Ukraine begin Tuesday in Saudi Arabia
High-ranking US and Russian language officials will hold talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to end the war in Ukraine as the Trump administration is about to negotiate the end of the conflict almost three years ago. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is in the Middle East on his first foreign trip, will lead […]
UK offers peacekeeping troops to Ukraine ahead of Paris talks
British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer became the first European leader to say he is ready to put peacekeepers in Ukraine, and discussed Europe's role in the ceasefire ahead of the emergency leaders' meeting in Paris I promise to do so. Starmer's comments show that as Washington is working alone with Russia on the potential end […]
Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks to end Ukraine war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of expected consultations with Russian officials aimed at ending Moscow's nearly three years of war in Ukraine. The talks have repeatedly vowed to close during the presidential election after President Donald Trump spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone last […]
Shaheen says Trump administration gave 'mixed message' on Ukraine
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (DN.H.) said in an interview on Sunday that the Trump administration recently gave Ukraine a “mixed message.” “Well, I think it was mixed up. [message] Coming from the administration, Shaheen spoke to CBS News' Margaret Brennan about “Face the Nation.” “On the other hand, I've heard Chief Hegses say they're going to […]
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy waves away first US bid for critical minerals | Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared to have rejected Donald Trump's first attempt to corner Ukraine's important mineral deposits to pay back the billions of US people spent in the fight against Russia. The Ukrainian president said the draft contract, released in Kiev last week by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent, does not yet contain the security clauses […]
Trump says Putin 'wants to stop fighting' in Ukraine
President Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin “want to stop the fight” and shot down a proposal that Putin's ambition could spread across Ukrainian borders. “I think he wants to stop fighting. I understand. We spoke for so long. [Middle East envoy] Steve Witkoff was with him for a very long time, including about three […]
Starmer ready to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if peace deal reached | Military
Kiel Starmer said that if there is a contract to end the war with Russia, he is ready to put the British troops on the ground in Ukraine. It is understood that this is the first time the Prime Minister has explicitly stated that he is considering deploying British peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Comments came […]
Waltz says Americans want ‘payback’ of billions spent on Ukraine war effort
As the Trump administration moved to negotiate the end of the Ukraine-Russian war, national security adviser Michael Waltz rejected the notion that European allies were not consulted on the issue. Talks between the US and Russia are reportedly beginning in Saudi Arabia this week, but French President Emmanuel Macron will host what has been billed […]
Bipartisan Group of Senators Agree Ukraine ‘Must Be Part of Any Negotiations’
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) said Sunday on CBS's “Face the Nation” that a bipartisan group of senators agreed to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Partial transcripts as follows: Margaret Brennan: At the meeting you are in, you can talk to European leaders. What are they saying to you about their views in America now? Shaheen: Well, we're […]