U.S. officials were in Moscow for talks, and the Russian leader said he was open to a cease-fire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed skepticism.
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Trump Sees ‘Good Signals’ on Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire. Zelensky Does Not.
U.S. officials were in Moscow for talks, and the Russian leader said he was open to a cease-fire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed skepticism.
As Russia Tries to Push Ukraine Out of Kursk, Here’s What to Know
Russia claimed to retake a key town in the area from Ukrainian forces. Ukraine’s top military commander has said that its forces would continue to “hold the line.”
Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.
In a Europe Adrift, Macron Seizes the Moment
The French president’s prescriptions for “strategic autonomy” and a European force for Ukraine are suddenly timely in a world with a less dependable America.
Putin Visits Kursk to Cheer Russian Troops Trying to Oust Ukraine
The trip comes as President Trump looks to secure the Russian leader’s support for a 30-day cease-fire.
Rubio Says a Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Happen in ‘Days’ if Russia Agrees
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said top diplomats from the Group of 7 allies meeting in Canada should focus on ending the war. And he shrugged off President Trump’s threats to annex Canada.
Europe Welcomes a Ukraine Cease-Fire Offer and a Revival of U.S. Aid
Leaders worked hard to get President Volodymyr Zelensky back in the good graces of President Trump, no matter how humiliating, and to shift the onus to Russia.
Zelensky Says Ukraine Showed ‘We Want a Fast Peace’
While Ukraine said it would agree to a 30-day cease-fire proposal, many in the country were skeptical about whether Russia would do the same.
Europe Weighs Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Embrace of Russia
The deeper discussion of a European force comes amid rising anger and dismay over President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies.