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Trump's Envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the third time about possible ceasefire talks, but Trump is becoming more frustrated that no deal has been reached.
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke on the phone Wednesday morning, a day after Mr. Trump’s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the U.S. seeks to hammer out a ceasefire agreement three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia could be on the horizon, after a lengthy phone call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but there are conditions. The progress comes as the Trump administration is in multiple battles with the courts, leading to a rare public rebuke by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
A White House spokesperson said President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone Tuesday morning as the U.S. tries to negotiate a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal, but Putin said terms need to be discussed.
The group yelled, "Boo!" when President Trump appeared on the CBS Chicago digital screen across Dearborn Street from the plaza.
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Wrigley Building in downtown Chicago on Saturday for a "Russia against Putin" rally, while hundreds also gathered in the western suburbs to support Ukraine, a day after a shouting match between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
Russia launched a barrage of heavy drone attacks on Sunday, while President Trump's push to align with Russian President Vladimir Putin has Ukrainians on edge.
The president has said he could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon, following their phone call last week but Secretary Rubio says there's still a lot of work to be done.
The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Thousands of Ukrainian Americans, and Ukrainian refugees living in Chicago, are waiting to see what President Trump might do next.
At the swearing-in of his new Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, the president said he spoke to leaders of both countries on the phone Wednesday, and told reporters he plans to meet face to face with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
He also appeared to support Trump's incorrect claims that he won the 2020 presidential election, saying if that year's vote had not "been stolen" from him, perhaps the war in Ukraine wouldn't have happened.
In his latest book, Bob Woodward delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House during the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel's conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as new information about Trump and Putin.
In the forthcoming book, "War," veteran journalist Bob Woodard cites an unnamed Trump aide as saying that there have been multiple phone calls between Trump and Putin, maybe as many as seven in the period since Trump left the white house in 2021.
He says if NATO countries allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike Russia, it will make them “directly involved” in the two-and-a-half-year-old conflict.
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
The two leaders created a pact for mutual assistance in the event of aggression, without specifying what aggression meant or what it could mean militarily.
Kim Jong Un was at the airport waiting for President Putin. The greeting may have been warm, but these are allies of convenience. They vowed to build a strong front against the U.S. and deepen their military ties.
The a once-in-a-generation meeting between Putin and Kim Jong Un are raising eye-brows from Washington to Beijing.
Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, funding for Ukraine has become a battle in the U.S., with Congress divided over continued support of Ukraine’s military. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyal recently visited Chicago, home to a large Ukrainian population and many refugees, and spoke exclusively to CBS 2 about trying to get continued U.S. support in the war against Russia.
Putin says the Kremlin has no interest in attacking any NATO country, including Poland or the Baltic states.
Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court showing signs of severe beatings as they faced terrorism charges.
Vladimir Putin has faced no serious challengers in the election, which is set to formally grant him six more years of power.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if his country's independence is threatened.
Russian authorities say Navalny died of "natural causes" while at an arctic penal colony, but the white house blames Vladimir Putin.
The work isn't done after they pay off their gas bill. The church plans to use the extra funds to repair its heating system to prevent any further complications.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
The loved ones of a man who was fatally shot in the parking lot of Ford City Mall are still searching for his killer two years later.
The training? Transformative nonviolence sessions on the approach to combat violence.
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
A Wisconsin Elections Commission discussion of uncounted ballots in Madison devolved into a shouting match, with the Democratic chair threatening to kick a Republican commissioner out of the meeting.
Activists for immigrant rights gathered at Federal Plaza in Chicago on Thursday morning to prepare for a protest rally and march next month.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Hundreds of Catholics in Chicago commemorated Good Friday with by observing various versions of the Way of the Cross, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, ahead of Easter Sunday.
Two years after a man was shot and killed in the Ford City Mall parking lot, police are still hoping to make an arrest, and the loved ones he left behind are still searching for justice.
Because of that combination, Chicagoans can expect to see some cost-cutting moves this year, such as fewer stages and fewer performers, including the Wicker Park Fest and Northhalstead Market Days.
On the warmest day of the year so far, a stormy evening is in store for the Chicago area, with possibly severe thunderstorms moving through after sunset. Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather forecast.
The training students received is based on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolence, which includes the first principle—nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people.
A 2-month old baby is safe after an attempted kidnapping on Chicago's North Side.
The work isn't done after they pay off their gas bill. The church plans to use the extra funds to repair its heating system to prevent any further complications.
The warmest weather we've seen so far this year will give way to a rainy Friday night with the possibility of severe thunderstorms.
Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Randle El won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the south suburbanite is known by a lot of folks in these parts as a three-sport star at Thornton Township High School.
Bedard is eligible for a rookie contract extension this summer.
With new Head Coach Tyler Marsh standing by, she and fellow Sky draft picks Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly were formally introduced.
Fans are understandably fed up, but it's business as usual for the lukewarm front office.
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Police found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk on Lill Avenue.
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
Police said the shooting happened in a train car, but did not immediately provide further information.
