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Ukraine-Russia war latest: No sign of breakthrough in Putin’s ‘highly useful’ peace talks as Trump envoys head to Kyiv

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are visiting Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend

The Independent UK · Sep 5

US envoys set for Kyiv visit after 'substantive' talks with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had earlier said Ukraine would hold off on strikes while Witkoff and Kushner made the trip, while calling on Moscow to do the same.

Euronews · Sep 5

Putin orders 72-hour halt in strikes on Kyiv as Trump envoys arrive in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow. The visit is part of renewed efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and the two men are set to travel to Kyiv on Sunday.

France 24 · Sep 5

Russian attacks kill at least 3 in Ukraine as US talks on the war are expected

Russian attacks killed at least three people in Ukraine overnight, officials said Friday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said US envoys are expected in Kyiv within days as part of renewed diplomatic efforts

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Russia planning to use nukes? Why CIA chief made 'emergency' visit to Moscow; report

Russia may be considering a dramatic escalation of the Ukraine war with CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly travelling to Moscow for an “emergency” meeting amid fears that the Kremlin could resort to nuclear weapons or target Ukraine’s Western allies, DailyMail reported.

The Times of India · Aug 26

CIA director Ratcliffe arrives in Moscow on secret visit, US reports claim

John Ratcliffe reportedly arrived in the Russian capital on Tuesday for meetings, in what appears to be his first visit to Russia as CIA director.

Euronews · Aug 25

Mystery US Military Plane Lands in Moscow With No Explanation From Washington or Kremlin

A US military aircraft's unexpected landing in Moscow has sparked intrigue, as neither US nor Russian officials have provided explanations amidst ongoing strained relations between the two nations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

European allies back Ukraine as country marks Independence Day without US envoys

European leaders joined Zelenskyy in Kyiv as Ukraine marked its fifth Independence Day since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. No delegates from the Trump administration were present as Witkoff and Kushner stayed away from ceremony.

Euronews · Aug 24

Trump Admin Grants Bank Charter to WLFI, the Crypto Company 38% Owned by His Family

A Trump-linked crypto venture received conditional approval for a national trust bank that could bring USD1 issuance and reserves in-house.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

US regulator approves bank charter for Trump-backed crypto company World Liberty Financial

The charter, if ultimately approved at a later date, would allow World Liberty, through the newly created trust bank, to manage ‌and hold assets on behalf ⁠of customers ⁠and settle payments faster. It does not generally permit deposit-taking or lending like traditional banks.

The Economic Times · Aug 17