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Can Trump broker Russia-Ukraine peace?
President Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off high-level talks with Russian representatives in Saudi Arabia as part of the U.S. efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Rubio: "Work remains" on ending Ukraine war
Officials from the United States and Russia met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday about bringing an end to the war in Ukraine. The meeting happened without any officials from Ukraine in attendance. CBS News' Holly Williams and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Europe concerned over US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Diplomats from the U.S. and Russia are meeting this week to talk about ending the war in Ukraine. The talks are in Saudi Arabia, but all of Europe, including Ukraine, have been frozen out. That led French President Macron to convene an emergency meeting of European leaders in Paris. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
What could result from U.S.-Russia talks?
Senior members of the Trump administration will meet with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine. Michael Bociurkiw, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins CBS News to assess the state of U.S.-Russia relations and where Ukraine fits in.
Trump admin. holding Russia talks
President Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Russia's Sergey Lavrov in Saudi Arabia. Talks to end Russia's war with the U.S. ally are on the agenda, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not be present. CBS News' Courtney Kealy and Willie James Inman report.
Russian, U.S. officials to meet on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning President Trump to not trust Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Trump made new comments Sunday about meeting with Putin to end the war in Ukraine that started three years ago. On Tuesday, Russian and U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia.
Rubio says "we have a long ways to go" before Ukraine peace talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "we have a long ways to go" before starting any talks with Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Rubio to meet with Russian officials to discuss Ukraine peace negotiations
The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Marvin Kalb on how a Trump-Putin summit could lead to disaster
The veteran CBS and NBC journalist discusses why he believes an agreement between Trump and Putin that betrays Ukraine could send a chilling message to the rest of the world about America's position as a trusted global leader.
Marvin Kalb on how a Trump-Putin summit could lead to disaster
Veteran CBS and NBC journalist Marvin Kalb discusses why he believes an agreement between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that betrays Ukraine could send a chilling message to the rest of the world about America's position as a trusted global leader.
Zelenskyy, Vance meet in Munich
Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated discussions at the Munich Security Conference Friday, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met face-to-face with the Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Munich.
Vance, Zelenskyy discuss ending war in Ukraine
Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while in Munich on Friday. Vance reiterated President Trump's desire for peace between Ukraine and Russia, something Trump also discussed earlier this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Takeaways from Vance's meeting with Zelenskyy
Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Munich, Germany, on Friday as the Trump administration attempts to end Ukraine's nearly three-year war with Russia. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Eleanor Watson have the latest.
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Zelenskyy calls for security guarantees
Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday at the Munich Security Conference to discuss the Trump administration's efforts to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more.
Attorneys for Marc Fogel on client's release
Martin De Luca and Dimitry Afanasiev, attorneys for Marc Fogel, joined CBS News to describe this week's release of Fogel after he had been held in Russia since 2021.
Ukrainian lawmaker on proposed peace talks
Yevheniia Kravchuk, a member of the Ukrainian Parliament, joined CBS News to discuss President Trump's remarks this week about potential peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine fears being left out of Trump-Putin talks
President Trump is pressing ahead with his plan for trying to end the nearly 3-year-old war in Ukraine. At the White House, Mr. Trump said U.S. and Russian officials will be meeting in Munich, and Ukraine is invited to join them. But a spokesperson for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine does not expect to hold any talks with Russia right now. Imtiaz Tyab reports, followed by Robert Costa with analysis.
Where European allies stand on Trump-Putin talks
Leaders from America's European allies meeting in Munich are trying to catch up to developments coming out of Washington ever since President Trump announced he is in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine. Samantha Vinograd joins to discuss.
The state of a peace plan in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will not accept any peace deal with Russia unless his country is directly involved in negotiations. President Trump said Ukraine would have a seat at the table. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Hegseth clarifies remarks on Ukraine's future
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday clarified comments he made that it is unrealistic for Ukraine to have pre-2014 borders and become a member of NATO. Sabrina Singh, who served as deputy Pentagon press secretary during the Biden administration, joins "America Decides" with her reaction.
Trump talks to Putin about ending Ukraine war
It's been nearly three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiating the end of the war.
Former ambassador to Ukraine on peace talks
William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joined CBS News to discuss President Trump's announcement that his national security team will begin immediate negotiations with the Kremlin to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
Trump could meet Putin in Saudi Arabia
President Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiating the end of the war in Ukraine and says the two could meet face-to-face soon in Saudi Arabia. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more on that and a judge's allowance of the president's buyout offers for federal workers.
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