Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Putin wants to end war but path to peace ‘unclear’ Kyiv and European leaders accused Russian president Vladimir Putin of wasting time The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Rutte dismisses concerns about US commitment to NATO ahead of Ukraine meeting Rutte's comments come after President Donald Trump’s 28-point proposal to end the almost four-year war in Ukraine dismayed European allies as being slanted in Russia's favour. Euronews · Dec 2, 2025
Trump’s full-throttle threats suggest no backing down from aims to topple Maduro’s regime As US-Venezuela tensions have long simmered, Trump’s alleged ultimatum may tip relations to boiling point The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2025
US-Russia talks may pile pressure on Kyiv to make concessions, says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says negotiators should not ‘lose focus that it’s actually Russia who has started this war’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025
US toughens immigration policies after National Guard shooting - Roll Call The Trump administration moved to restrict immigration after an Afghan national shot two members of the National Guard in D.C. Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025
‘Not going to end well’: Marco Rubio warned us about Trump’s trap in 2016, but guess who’s now stuck in it Since he was appointed Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has positioned himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump. But old speeches and interviews reveal that his loyalty to Trump is a relatively recent development. The Mary Sue · Dec 1, 2025
First Thing: Death toll passes 1,000 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand Hundreds remain missing in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as rescue efforts continue. Plus, law changes could bring cheap balcony solar to millions of Americans The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Trump says ‘good chance’ of deal to end conflict after latest talks with Kyiv Marco Rubio also expresses optimism while saying ‘more work’ needed as Trump envoy set to meet Vladimir Putin. What we know on day 1,377 The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky responds to ‘better’ Trump peace plan ahead of crucial Putin talks Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Moscow where he will meet Russian president Vladimir Putin on Tuesday The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Rubio called US-Ukraine talks productive but says more work needs to be done to reach a deal The Ukrainian delegation met with US officials in Miami on Sunday ahead of scheduled talks between the US and Russian officials, including Vladimir Putin, later this week. Euronews · Nov 30, 2025
Ukrainian and US officials meet in Florida to discuss proposals to end Russia’s war Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet Kyiv delegation amid more deadly Russian attacks in Ukraine The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2025
Zelensky heads to France as Ukrainian mission hammers out peace plan with US Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will return to France for the second time in two weeks on Monday, as he navigates the most challenging political and military situation since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Zelensky's talks with French President Emmanuel Macron come as the United States pushes its plan to… Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2025
Ukrainian delegation and US officials met in Miami before Moscow talks Top Trump administration officials met with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida on Sunday, pushing to broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine and setting the stage for key talks planned this week in Moscow with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Euronews · Nov 30, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainians fly to US for peace talks with Rubio, Witkoff and Kushner Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Ukrainian negotiators on Sunday, after a weekend of drone strikes on two Russian oil tankers and more deadly attacks on Kyiv.. The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2025
Euronews · Nov 29, 2025 US halts all asylum decisions days after National Guard shot dead near White House On top of the pause on all asylum decisions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said his department paused 'visa issuance for ALL individuals traveling on Afghan passport'.
Benzinga · Nov 29, 2025 Congo And Rwanda Presidents To Meet Trump In Washington For Peace Deal The presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are reportedly set to visit Washington next week to sign a peace agreement and meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Benzinga · Nov 29, 2025 Marco Rubio Reportedly Plans NATO Absence As Zelenskyy's Top Aide And Lead Russia Negotiator Quits Amid Corruption Probe U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly expected to skip next week's NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Who is Andrii Yermak? Zelensky’s right-hand man who resigned after police raid in corruption probe Zelensky’s chief of staff has been integral to peace talks with the US
Euronews · Nov 28, 2025 Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff? Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs searched the premises linked to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff on Friday morning. Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s most trusted ally and Ukraine’s “number two”?
Axios · Nov 27, 2025 Scoop: Inside the White House meeting that launched the new Ukraine peace talks The previously unreported meeting laid the groundwork for the talks in Geneva last weekend.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025 West is ‘missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia’s war machine’ US group Dekleptocracy identifies additives for military vehicles’ lubricants and tyres as potential vulnerabilities
The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025 Peace in Ukraine? Believe it when you see it, especially if Russian demands are prioritized The United States recently — and suddenly — announced a 28-point peace plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, seemingly jointly written with Russian delegates, and presented it to Ukraine.
Latin Times · Nov 26, 2025 Maduro's Second In Command Insults Marco Rubio: 'Impossible To Get a More Imbecilic Secretary of State' Diosdado Cabello, the Venezuelan regime's second-in-command, slammed Marco Rubio, saying it is "impossible to get a more imbecilic" Secretary of State in the history of the U.S.
The Guardian - US · Nov 26, 2025 Americans helping Ukrainian war effort call US peace plan a ‘betrayal by Trump’ US volunteers who have poured into Ukraine to help amid war are dismayed by Trump’s continuing pressures on Kyiv
Benzinga · Nov 26, 2025 'Look Forward To Meeting Zelenskyy, Putin Soon,' Trump Says: Ukraine's President Says 'Much Depends On The United States' On Tuesday, President Donald Trump declared that he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin only after a peace agreement had been reached or was close to being finalized.