Ukrainians vow to defend their nation as Russia lauds Trump's aid pause
Russia says Trump's pause of Ukraine military aid could be "the best contribution to peace," as Ukrainians grapple for the means to keep defending their country.
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Trump White House pauses Ukraine military aid
CBS News has confirmed that the Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine. Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.
Vindman: U.S. mistakes incited war in Ukraine
In his new book, "The Folly of Realism," Ret. Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman argues that mistakes made by the U.S. emboldened Russia to invade Ukraine in 2022. Vindman joins "America Decides" to explain his position.
Reports of Russia praising Trump admin.
Reports are emerging of the Kremlin praising the Trump administration after a tense meeting in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
How U.S. foreign policy is changing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive to U.S. Cyber Command on pausing planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, signals a shift in foreign policy under the Trump administration. This comes after the shocking clash between President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Andrew Borene, a senior fellow at the National Security Institute, joins CBS News with more.
Reaction after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
World leaders and U.S. lawmakers are still reacting to President Trump's clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office last week. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Ramy Inocencio have more.
Trump's former national security adviser on the U.S.-Ukraine relationship
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue after President Trump's attempt to mediate the war erupted during an Oval Office fight with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
How Putin likely reacted to the Trump-Zelenskyy fight
Rep. Don Bacon, Sen. Angus King and H.R. McMaster, who served as Mr. Trump's national security adviser during his first administration, weigh in on the U.S.-Ukraine relationship.
Kelly: Trump-Zelenskyy meeting a "dumpster fire of diplomacy"
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the heated Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a "dumpster fire of diplomacy" after Zelenskyy was "cornered" and "bullied."
Treasury Secretary: Zelenskyy "chose to blow" up Ukraine economic deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the economic deal with Ukraine is off the table after the heated Oval Office meeting — which Bessent attended — between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
What's next after public Trump-Zelenskyy dispute
Trump administration officials are blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for possibly imperiling a peace deal with Russia that President Trump was trying to broker. That may be in doubt after the public Oval Office dispute. Erica Brown has the latest. Then, Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins for analysis.
Zelenskyy and Trump clash in contentious meeting
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared before cameras in the Oval Office before what was supposed to be a luncheon and the signing of a historic deal to give the United States access to Ukraine's wealth of minerals. As Ed O'Keefe reports, it quickly turned into a loud argument involving the two presidents and Vice President JD Vance.
Can the Ukraine mineral deal be salvaged?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was expected to sign an agreement Friday granting the U.S. access to his nation's rare earth minerals in exchange for support in the war with Russia. Instead, he left the White House without a deal after the meeting became an argument. Gracelin Baskaran, director of the critical minerals security program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
State of Ukraine talks after Oval Office spat
U.S.-Ukraine relations went off the rails Friday after President Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of cameras at the Oval Office. Ed O'Keefe, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent, and Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, have more.
Trump says Zelenskyy "overplayed his hand"
President Trump spoke to reporters while leaving the White House on Friday after a contentious meeting in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Mr. Trump said Zelenskyy "overplayed his hand" and is dealing with a "very weak set of cards." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and political strategists Chuck Rocha and Danielle Alvarez join to discuss.
Russian official on Trump-Zelenskyy chat
Russian official Dmitry Medvedev applauded President Trump's bombastic reaction as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clashed with Vice President JD Vance. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Sam Vinograd break down the United States' role in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Former U.S. ambassador to Poland on Ukraine
President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Starmer discussed their efforts to end the war in Ukraine during Thursday's meeting at the White House. Daniel Fried, former U.S. ambassador to Poland under the Clinton administration, joins "America Decides" to assess the status of peace talks.
Trump walks back Zelenskyy "dictator" remarks
President Trump on Thursday appeared to walk back comments he made about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy being a "dictator." During an Oval Office meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Starmer, Mr. Trump said, "Did I say that? I can't believe I said that." Dasha Burns, White House bureau chief at Politico, and Fin Gómez, CBS News executive director of White House and politics coverage, join "America Decides" with analysis.
Breaking down Trump-Starmer meeting, tariffs
President Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war and establishing new trade deals. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
More on measles death reported in Texas
A child died after contracting measles in Texas, officials confirm. This comes as the outbreak grows in the state. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
U.S., Ukraine prepare minerals deal
President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will finalize a rare minerals deal during a trip to the White House on Friday. Under the agreement, the U.S. would receive mineral resources from Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports. Max Bergmann, director of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia program at the Center for Strategic International Studies, has analysis.
Ukraine mineral deal marks U.S. policy shift
President Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to sign a new mineral deal. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins "America Decides" to examine what the agreement means for the Eastern European nation's ongoing war with Russia.
What a Ukraine mineral deal could look like
The U.S. is requesting access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for support in the war against Russia. Gracelin Baskaran, director of the critical minerals security program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "America Decides" to explain why the Trump administration covets the minerals.
Could Ukraine's mineral wealth buy it U.S. protection from Russia?
The Trump administration is apparently nearing a deal with Ukraine that could grant the U.S. access to mineral resources in exchange for security guarantees.
Reporter's Notebook: Ukraine war revisionism
Three years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. When Trump administration officials were asked about the anniversary, the picture got cloudier. John Dickerson gives his take.
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