U.S.-brokered peace talks break off without a deal after overnight Russian bombardment of Ukraine

U.S.-brokered peace talks break off without a deal after overnight Russian bombardment of Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia ended a second day of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Saturday without a deal. Future meetings were mooted after overnight Russian airstrikes that knocked out power for over a million Ukrainians amid subzero winter cold. Statements following the talks did not indicate that any agreements had been reached, but both Moscow … Read more

Trump signed his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ into being. Here’s who’s on it — and who isn’t

Trump signed his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ into being. Here’s who’s on it — and who isn’t

U.S. President Donald Trump was surrounded by world leaders as he declared the war in Gaza was “really coming to an end” at a signing ceremony for his “Board of Peace” for the territory. But many countries are not represented, and Trump singled out Spain for criticism on its defense spending from the podium, saying … Read more

Trump to speak at Davos as his Greenland push, tariff threats take center stage

Trump to speak at Davos as his Greenland push, tariff threats take center stage

President Donald Trump is set Wednesday to speak at the World Economic Forum, directly addressing an audience that has been put on edge by his intensifying aggression toward the allied territory of Greenland. Trump’s speech is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. ET. The address will be bookended by meetings with other world leaders attending … Read more

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ Kremlin says

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ Kremlin says

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join the U.S.’ “Board of Peace” for Gaza, the Kremlin said Monday. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow … Read more

Why Russia hasn’t reacted to Trump’s Greenland takeover bid

Why Russia hasn’t reacted to Trump’s Greenland takeover bid

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images When U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. had to take over Greenland as a matter of national security, saying Chinese and Russian ships were “all over … Read more

Why Russia is treading carefully after the ousting of Kremlin ally Maduro

Why Russia is treading carefully after the ousting of Kremlin ally Maduro

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro shakes hands with his Russia counterpart Vladimir Putin during a meeting at the Moscow Kremlin. Mikhail Metzel | TASS |Getty Images Russia’s reaction to the ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been cautious, with Moscow weighing up the potential geopolitical benefits and opportunities of the U.S.’ unilateral action against the … Read more

Russia and Ukraine trade barbs over alleged drone attack on Putin residence

Russia and Ukraine trade barbs over alleged drone attack on Putin residence

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) Heads of State Council at the Yntymak Ordo (Palace of Unity) presidential residence in Bishkek on November 27, 2025. Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images Russia and Ukraine continued … Read more

Trump threatens to ‘knock the hell’ out of Iran if they build weapons

Trump threatens to ‘knock the hell’ out of Iran if they build weapons

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon arrival for meetings at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., Dec. 29, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Donald Trump on Monday appeared open to additional military action against Iran if the country attempts to build up … Read more

Zelenskyy asks Trump for 50 years of security guarantees, says meeting with Russia possible

Zelenskyy asks Trump for 50 years of security guarantees, says meeting with Russia possible

US President Donald Trump gestures as he greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he arrives for a meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on Oct. 17, 2025. Tom Brenner | AFP | Getty Images Ukraine’s President Volodymr Zelenskyy said Monday that he has asked for up to 50 years’ worth of security guarantees … Read more

Trump says ‘makings of a deal’ exist to end Ukraine war as he meets Zelenskyy in Florida

Trump says ‘makings of a deal’ exist to end Ukraine war as he meets Zelenskyy in Florida

U.S. President Donald Trump looks at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy upon his arrival for meetings at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 28, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Donald Trump on Sunday welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his Mar-a-Lago resort and said that he had a “productive” call with Russian … Read more