North America
Security
NSA director includes editor of ‘The Atlantic’ in a group Signal chat, planning a bombing of Yemen. Russians long have tried to hack the same type of encrypted texts between Ukrainian officials.
1h ago
Russia
“The issue of the Black Sea Initiative and all aspects related to the renewal of this initiative is on the agenda today,” Kremlin spokesman said. Details are expected to be released Tuesday.
2h ago
Black Sea Grain Deal
Umerov says the latest round of peace talks, led by Kyiv’s defense minister and Trump envoy Witkoff, was “productive” and largely energy-focused, but the Kremlin still has the ball in its court.
23h ago
War in Ukraine
Trump says he “appreciates” Zelensky’s readiness to make a deal on Ukraine’s natural resources, and says it’s coming soon, but it is unclear if the terms of the deal have changed.
Mar. 21
Putin
After Trump and Musk shut down Yale lab tracking the Kremlin’s crimes against children in Ukraine, the opposition in Washington demands answers about critical data that are feared erased.
Mar. 20
Zelensky
As more details of his call with Zelensky emerge, Trump agreed to help find more anti-aircraft missiles for Ukraine, suggests US ownership of nuclear plant. Meanwhile, more F-16s arrive in Ukraine.
Mar. 20
Ukraine
The American and Russian presidents discussed Ukraine’s future in the lengthy call. The White House said steps towards a ceasefire at sea and on energy and infrastructure should begin “immediately.”
Updated: Mar. 18
Europe
As Trump foreshadows that nuclear power plant could be a major focus of his upcoming call with the Kremlin leader, Britain and France lean in: “The guns must fall silent,” says Macron.
Mar. 18
Ukraine
A new NBC News poll shows Trump has his highest approval rating since taking office at 47%, but still a majority of Americans disapprove of the president, including on foreign policy and the economy.
Mar. 17
War in Ukraine
Repeating Kremlin talking points, top US security adviser suggests that much of
“Novorossiya” would go to Russians in any deal, while Zelensky says Putin is just “prolonging” the war.
Mar. 17
Putin
As his envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrives in Moscow, Trump says he’d “love to meet with Putin” in person if possible. “We have to get a ceasefire deal over with fast,” he said.
Mar. 14
War in Ukraine
The diplomatic Rutte praised the president for pushing European allies to up defense spending, but was not going to agree with him about Greenland issue.
Mar. 14
G7
Rubio has called for the G7 to avoid “antagonistic” language toward Russia, saying it would hinder US diplomacy that could end the war that has killed tens of thousands of people.
Mar. 14
War in Ukraine
“We have a big meeting with Russia tomorrow,” US President says, adding that Zelensky is welcome to come back to the White House.
Mar. 12
Europe
France and Italy applaud the US-led effort in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia. US Secretary of State says it’s up to the Kremlin now, as Europe readies security backup if needed.
Mar. 12
War in Ukraine
After Ukrainian delegation offers ceasefire proposal, US Secretary of State says it’s a good start, but adds, “You’re not going to get a ceasefire… unless both sides make concessions.”
Mar. 11
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Umerov says the latest round of peace talks, led by Kyiv’s defense minister and Trump envoy Witkoff, was “productive” and largely energy-focused, but the Kremlin still has the ball in its court.
23h ago