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UK Leader to Putin: Prove You're Serious About Peace

British PM Keir Starmer told a coalition of global leaders the ball is in Russia's court

(Newser) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told allies to "keep the pressure" on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine , hailing Ukraine as the "party of peace." The AP reports Starmer said In his opening remarks during a virtual summit of the "coalition of the willing" on...

Trump: We Can End This 'Bloody War' Soon

President says envoy's talks with Putin went well

(Newser) - "We had very good and productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia yesterday, and there is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end," President Trump posted on social media Friday, after his envoy and the Russian ruler met in...

Russia Launches Huge Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid

Bombardment came hours after Zelensky said talks with the US will happen next week

(Newser) - Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night, officials said Friday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said talks with the US on ending the war will take place next week . Ukraine came under a "massive missile and drone" attack, Energy...

Zelensky: Peace Talks With US Start Next Week

Trump envoy says the goal is framework for ceasefire and peace deal with Russia

(Newser) - Talks with the US about ending the war that began with a Russia invasion will start next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told his nation Thursday. "I am scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia to meet with the crown prince," Zelensky said in his nightly address, Le Monde reports....

Zelensky: It's 'Time to Make Things Right' After US Clash

Ukraine leader offers partial ceasefire deal with Russia

(Newser) - Things continue to move quickly in regard to the Russia-Ukraine war. One day after President Trump paused US military aid to Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has put forward what the Washington Post calls the "framework for a partial ceasefire" with Russia. The Ukrainian president also called his White House clash...

Trump Slams Zelensky for Saying Peace Deal Is Far Away
Trump Slaps Pause
on Military Aid to Ukraine
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Mar 3, 2025 7:03 PM CST

Trump Slaps Pause on Military Aid to Ukraine

Aides say move is to pressure Zelensky to negotiate with Russia

(Newser) - After again slamming Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, President Trump ordered a pause on US military assistance to Ukraine to help it battle Russia's invasion. Administration officials called the extraordinary action an attempt to pressure Zelensky to agree to peace talks with Russia, the Washington Post reports. "The president...

Lech Walesa: Trump-Zelensky Meeting Filled Me With 'Horror'

Polish democracy hero has hard words for president's treatment of Zelensky

(Newser) - Poland's democracy hero Lech Walesa and dozens of other former Polish political prisoners have written a letter to President Trump, telling him that his treatment of Ukraine's president at the Oval Office last week filled them "with horror and distaste." Walesa, a Nobel Peace Prize winner...

Zelensky: Ukraine 'Ready' to Sign Minerals Deal With US

Despite contentious meeting between Ukrainian president and Trump, Vance

(Newser) - Despite his contentious meeting with US President Trump and Vice President Vance, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says he remains "ready to sign" a minerals deal with the US. The deal wasn't finalized at the White House as planned due to the abrupt turn of events the Oval Office...

Europe Is 'Doubling Down' on Aid to Ukraine After Summit

Troops could be deployed by willing nations, Starmer says

(Newser) - European leaders met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Sunday, pledging to support his nation in its fight against Russia's invasion financially and with troops after his hostile reception at the White House on Friday. "We are doubling down" on aid for Ukraine, said UK Prime...

Trump-Zelensky Meeting Left Murkowski 'Sick to My Stomach'

Senator goes further than Republican colleagues in criticism of Zelensky meeting

(Newser) - Democrats in Congress were highly critical of President Trump and Vice President Vance after their contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, when the US side berated the visitor over his handling of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion. "Trump and Vance are doing Putin's dirty...

Zelensky Had a Much Different Meeting at Downing Street

Ukraine leader meets with UK Prime Minister Starmer

(Newser) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer embraced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday and told him he had the UK's unwavering support—one day after the blowout at the White House with President Trump, per the AP . Zelensky arrived to cheers from people who had gathered outside of 10...

Ukrainians Stand by Zelensky but Worry

President fought Trump 'like a lion,' they say, though the price may be high

(Newser) - Ukrainians, including his political opponents, are rallying around President Volodymyr Zelensky after his Oval Office clash with President Trump, though there's considerable concern about the fallout. Leaders of a list of nations have expressed support for Zelensky, as well. "The scene at the White House yesterday took my...

Russia Really Loved the Zelensky-Trump Meeting

Russian leaders are praising Trump for going after the "insolent pig"

(Newser) - Although leaders from around the world have condemned President Trump's contentious meeting in the Oval Office with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, those from one country couldn't be happier. Russian leaders love how things turned out, and they've released statements that praise Trump and Vice President...

Graham: I Warned Zelensky Not to 'Take the Bait'

Crucial Ukraine supporter calls meeting a 'disaster'

(Newser) - Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have lost the support of a crucial backer in the US Senate over his public showdown with President Trump . Republican Lindsey Graham addressed reporters after the fracas and said the Ukraine leader must "fundamentally change" or resign, reports Axios and the Hill . Graham described the...

Zelensky: I Don't Think I Owe an Apology

Ukraine leader tells Fox News he thinks his relationship with Trump can be salvaged

(Newser) - Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky says his relationship with President Trump wasn't irreparably damaged on Friday despite their contentious Oval Office session . Zelensky spoke with Bret Baier of Fox News afterward, who asked if their ties could be salvaged:
  • "Yes, of course, because it's relations (about) more than
...

Zelensky Leaves Early After Volatile Meeting
Zelensky Leaves Early
After Volatile Meeting
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Feb 28, 2025 1:31 PM CST

Zelensky Leaves Early After Volatile Meeting

'He can come back when he is ready for peace,' says Trump

(Newser) - Friday was supposed to be a day of diplomacy at the White House in regard to the Ukraine-Russia war. Instead, it devolved into a remarkable and heated exchange among President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky. And it all unfolded in front of TV cameras. Afterward, Zelensky...

Trump and Vance Clash With Zelensky in Oval Office

'You're not really in a good position right now,' Trump tells the Ukraine leader in Oval Office

(Newser) - World leaders typically play nice for the cameras in the Oval Office, but a meeting of President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky turned "remarkably fractious" on Friday, reports the New York Times .
  • "You've got to be more thankful," Trump told Zelensky during
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Trump: Zelensky Will Sign Deal at White House on Friday

President says that his Ukraine counterpart will be signing that rare minerals deal

(Newser) - President Trump said Wednesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the White House on Friday to sign a long-sought minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come. As the AP reports, Trump made the announcement at the start of the first Cabinet meeting...

Trump Joins G7 Call With Zelensky
Trump Joins G7 Call
With Zelensky
the rundown
Feb 24, 2025 12:39 PM CST

Trump Joins G7 Call With Zelensky

French President Macron also takes part from the White House

(Newser) - It's been a busy day of international news because of the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war . Some new developments:
  • President Trump—joined at the White House by visiting French President Emmanuel Macron—took part in a G7 call that included European leaders as well as Ukraine's Volodymyr
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Zelensky Offers Up His Own Resignation

Says he'd do it for peace—or NATO membership

(Newser) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to President Trump calling him a "dictator without elections" on Sunday, denying the charge and suggesting he'd leave the presidency if it meant long-lasting peace for Ukraine. For peace, "I am ready to do that. And I also can exchange it for...

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