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US Officials Discuss Yemen Strike in Leaked Chat with Journalist

A journalist was mistakenly added to a chat where a forthcoming attack on Yemen was being discussed. In the chat, there were individuals who, by all accounts, were the most powerful in the USA within security policy – including, among others, the defense minister, foreign minister, CIA chief, and vice president.

US Officials Discuss Yemen Strike in Leaked Chat with Journalist

Zelensky Urges Pressure on Putin as US Mediates Ukraine Talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says ahead of the meeting about the war in Ukraine that Russia must be "pressed" to stop its invasion. The Kremlin is toning down expectations of a quick solution at the meeting in Saudi Arabia where the USA is mediating.

Zelensky Urges Pressure on Putin as US Mediates Ukraine Talks

US Envoy Praises Putin as a Leader and Friend of Trump

Russia's Vladimir Putin is a "great leader" who prayed for Donald Trump's health after he was shot in the ear last year. This is stated by the US envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin.

US Envoy Praises Putin as a Leader and Friend of Trump

New talks about ceasefire on Sunday

The USA is holding new talks over the weekend to reach a ceasefire in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, says envoy Steve Witkoff to Fox News. But the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas emphasizes that Russia apparently does not want to lay down its arms.

New talks about ceasefire on Sunday

Disagreement over Trump and Putin's conversation: "Playing games"

USA and Russia seem to disagree on what the presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed on during Tuesday's phone call about the Ukraine war. Germany accuses Russia of playing games.

Disagreement over Trump and Putin's conversation: "Playing games"

Expert: Putin knows he must give Trump an answer

Today's phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin marks a critical turning point in the negotiations on ceasefire, says Russia expert Mark Galeotti. After today, we will have a significantly clearer picture of where the Russians stand.

Expert: Putin knows he must give Trump an answer

Kremlin confirms: Putin to talk to Trump

USA's President Donald Trump says that he will talk to his Russian colleague Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine on Tuesday. The Russian power center Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitrij Peskov confirms that the phone call will take place.

Kremlin confirms: Putin to talk to Trump

USA Envoy: Trump-Putin Talks This Week

The US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff says that Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss Ukraine during the coming week. > The two presidents will have a really good and positive conversation during the week, predicts Witkoff in an interview with CNN.

USA Envoy: Trump-Putin Talks This Week

Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"

The US Secretary of State Macro Rubio has spoken with his Russian counterpart Sergej Lavrov. The two discussed "the next step to follow up on the recent meetings in Saudi Arabia and agreed to continue working to restore communication between the US and Russia", the American Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday local time.

Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"

Kellogg Sidelined After Russian Complaint

Diplomat Keith Kellogg is no longer the US's special envoy to Russia. The former general is now only an envoy to Ukraine, announces President Donald Trump.

Kellogg Sidelined After Russian Complaint

Trump on the 24-hour promise: "I was a bit sarcastic"

USA's President Donald Trump claims that he was "a bit sarcastic" when he promised to put an end to Russia's war in Ukraine within a day. What I meant was that I want to get it resolved, he says in a TV interview.

Trump on the 24-hour promise: "I was a bit sarcastic"

Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

Russia's President Vladimir Putin opens up for a ceasefire – with many side demands. USA's President Trump responds that the overtures are "promising but not complete".

Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

USA and Arab Countries Meet to Discuss Gaza's Future

Representatives from several countries in the Arab world and the US special envoy Steve Witkoff have met to discuss a reconstruction of war-torn Gaza. .

USA and Arab Countries Meet to Discuss Gaza's Future

The Former Elite Soldier Who Has Trump's Ear

He is a seasoned TV commentator who is believed to have Donald Trump's ear and who likened Ukraine's president to a nagging ex-girlfriend. Now, the USA's national security adviser Mike Waltz is about to travel to Saudi Arabia to try to reach an agreement between the USA and Ukraine.

The Former Elite Soldier Who Has Trump's Ear

Sources: Putin ready to discuss ceasefire

Russia is ready to discuss a temporary ceasefire if progress is made towards a final agreement on peace in Ukraine, according to Russian sources. Among other things, they demand an agreement on which countries can contribute to a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

Sources: Putin ready to discuss ceasefire

USA: Egypt's Gaza Plan Not Good Enough for Trump

Egypt's plan for Gaza's future does not meet the standards according to USA's President Donald Trump, announces the American Foreign Ministry. It does not live up to the expectations, says spokesperson Tammy Bruce at a press conference.

USA: Egypt's Gaza Plan Not Good Enough for Trump

New talks on ceasefire in Ukraine next week

American and Ukrainian representatives will meet in Saudi Arabia next week. The idea is to establish a framework for a peace agreement and an initial ceasefire, says the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff at a press conference, according to AFP.

New talks on ceasefire in Ukraine next week

Israel: Supports proposal for extended ceasefire

Israel is backing a proposal from the USA to temporarily extend the ceasefire in Gaza during the holidays of Ramadan and Passover, announces Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. But Hamas insists that an agreement must instead be reached on a second phase of the ceasefire.

Israel: Supports proposal for extended ceasefire

The Man Who Will Fix the Peace: Trump's Golf Buddy

In 1986, he bought a hot dog for Donald Trump who had forgotten his wallet – and the friendship was a fact. Now Steve Witkoff is going to resolve some of the world's toughest conflicts.

The Man Who Will Fix the Peace: Trump's Golf Buddy

USA and Russia Resume the War "in Due Time"

USA and Russia have held a first meeting on the way to some form of agreement on the Russian invasion war in Ukraine – without Ukraine. They say they have taken "important steps" towards continued talks and re-established diplomatic ties that were severed.

USA and Russia Resume the War "in Due Time"

Russia sends Lavrov: "Europe will beg"

Russia is sending Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to negotiations with the USA. There, they will plan for a top-level meeting between Trump and Putin.

Russia sends Lavrov: "Europe will beg"

Top trio from USA meets Russia in Saudi Arabia

Foreign Minister Marco Rubio is said to be accompanied by the US national security adviser and the president's special envoy when he travels to Saudi Arabia this week to negotiate with Russia. The meeting appears to take place over Ukraine's head and without European involvement.

Top trio from USA meets Russia in Saudi Arabia

Crisis Meeting in Paris – USA Meets Russia

EU leaders meet in Paris on Monday with concerns that Europe is being excluded from peace talks on Ukraine. American and Russian delegations are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for talks there – something that President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has stated that Kyiv has not been invited to.

Crisis Meeting in Paris – USA Meets Russia

American Freed in Belarus – After Trump's Putin Conversation

An American citizen has been released in Belarus the day after an American was released by Russia. "A great day for Team America", says the US Ambassador to Lithuania, Kara McDonald.

American Freed in Belarus – After Trump's Putin Conversation