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US delegation to hold separate talks on Ukraine and Iran in Geneva next week

Envoys Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will hold another round of trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia next week. The negotiations will follow separate talks with the Iranians, sources have told the Reuters news agency. Catch up below.

Sky News - World - 37 minutes ago

Ukraine latest: Rubio skips key meeting with European leaders

Zelensky agreed to hold elections if Donald Trump managed to push Vladimir Putin to a ceasefire.

Independent UK - World - 2 hours ago

Trump says Zelensky must 'get moving' with Ukraine peace talks

"Russia wants to make a deal and Zelensky is going to have to get moving. Otherwise, he's going to miss a great opportunity."

New York Post - Politics - 10 hours ago

Cooper tells Deborah Haynes: Putin underestimated Ukraine and allies

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the foreign secretary talked about the need to support Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Sky News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Trump Says Zelensky 'Has to Get Moving' on Peace Talks, Warns of 'Great Opportunity' as Russia Seeks Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accelerate the country's engagement in peace negotiations with Moscow.

International Business Times - World - 11 hours ago

Trump says Zelensky 'going to have to get moving' to secure peace deal

Zelensky thanked the UK for a ‘new and timely air defence package’ worth £500m ahead of the conference

Independent UK - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

World ice hockey chief wants return of Russia and Belarus

International Ice Hockey Federation chief Luc Tardif has said he wants Russia and Belarus to return to competition “as soon as possible”

Russia Today - US News - 13 hours ago

Starmer joins Ukraine talks with Rubio and Zelensky at security summit

Efforts to end the war are high on the agenda at the Munich Security Conference.

Evening Standard - Politics - 14 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine to hold another round of U.S.-brokered talks in Geneva next week

Previous two rounds of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi reportedly focused on military issues, such as a possible buffer zone and ceasefire monitoring

The Globe and Mail - World - 14 hours ago

Low expectations as Ukraine, Russia confirm new round of talks with U.S. -- As Russia and Ukraine confirm a 3rd round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, this time in Europe, Zelenskyy says Trump admin "must put pressure on Russia."

As Russia and Ukraine confirm a 3rd round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, this time in Europe, Zelenskyy says Trump admin "must put pressure on Russia."

CBS News - World - 15 hours ago

Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens -- The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app." -- Feb 12

The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."

CBS News - Technology - 15 hours ago

Russia contributed to restoration of peace in CAR – president -- Exclusive

CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadera credits Russian instructors for peace and highlights wide-ranging support in security

Russia Today - US News - 16 hours ago

US Seeks To Reassure Allies As Munich Security Conference Opens Amid NATO, Ukraine Focus

European leaders look for clearer U.S. commitments on defense as the war in Ukraine enters its third year.

International Business Times - World - 19 hours ago

Kremlin announces dates of new Russia-US-Ukraine peace talks

Russia, the US, and Ukraine will hold new peace talks in Geneva next week, the Kremlin has said

Russia Today - US News - 20 hours ago

Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled for next week

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The Kremlin said on Friday that the next round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled for the next week.

Mehr News Agency - World - 20 hours ago

Kremlin says Ukraine talks to take place 'next week'

MOSCOW: Russia said on Friday (Feb 13) that a new round of talks with US and Ukrainian officials seeking to broker an end to the four-year war would take place next week.Two previous rounds of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi have failed to lead to a breakthrough, with Moscow and Kyiv remaining far apart on the

Channel NewsAsia - World - 21 hours ago

Russia suffers '32,000' monthly Ukraine casualties, broken communications

Russia unleashes deadly air assaults on civilians as Ukraine's Zelenskyy promises new front-line tactics.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

World News -- WhatsApp says Russia is attempting to block its app -- Russia has attempted to block access to WhatsApp, the Meta-owned encrypted smartphone messaging application said, accusing the Kremlin of trying to force its citizens to use a state-owned service.

Russia has attempted to block access to WhatsApp, the Meta-owned encrypted smartphone messaging application said, accusing the Kremlin of trying to force its citizens to use a state-owned service.

UPI - World - 23 hours ago

Sports News -- Ukraine Olympian disqualified for helmet honoring Ukrainian,war dead -- Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych is banned from the Olympics for refusing to replace a helmet that honored dead compatriots, officials said Thursday.

Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych is banned from the Olympics for refusing to replace a helmet that honored dead compatriots, officials said Thursday.

UPI - World - 23 hours ago

Olympics Ban Ukrainian Athlete for Helmet Depicting Athletes Killed by Russia

Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych is banned from the Winter Olympics for a helmet depicted athletes killed by Russia.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine unveils revolutionary 'Sunray' laser that can silently take out Russian drones

"Within seconds, the drone began to burn as if struck by invisible lightning, then fell to the ground in a fiery arc."

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Russia has tried to fully block WhatsApp and 'drive users to state-owned surveillance app'

Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp in the country, the company said, the latest move in an ongoing government effort to tighten control over the internet.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Greece bets on LNG corridor to power Europe's post-Russia energy

Once overlooked, the region around Alexandroupolis is now at the centre of plans to secure gas supplies and reshape the EU’s energy map.

Euronews - Business - 1 day ago

Winter Olympics: Ukraine Athlete Disqualified Over Russia War Tribute

Vladyslav Heraskevych brought a custom helmet to the Winter Olympics in an emotional tribute to his fellow athletes and coaches.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app

WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block the app, escalating internet controls and pushing users toward a state-backed alternative.

One America News Network - Technology - 1 day ago

Russian drone strike kills father and three children in Ukraine - Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022 as Russia intensified its aerial barrages behind the front line, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country. 11/02/2026

Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022 as Russia intensified its aerial barrages behind the front line, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Russia lobs missile barrage at Ukraine with talks' future unclear

Russia fired a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities overnight, officials said Thursday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Russia blocks WhatsApp for failing to 'comply' with local laws: Kremlin

Meta-owned WhatsApp claimed on Wednesday that Russia 'attempted to fully block' the messaging app in the country to push users to a competing...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 1 day ago

Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, talks up state-backed alternative

“Due to Meta’s unwillingness to comply with Russian law, such a decision was indeed made and implemented,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Russia shrugs off Trump's tariff threats on those who provide oil to Cuba

The comments came in response to a question about whether Russia was concerned about the Trump administration's tariff threats.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

UK pledges more than £500 million in missiles and defence support for Ukraine

The announcement comes as John Healey co-hosts meetings in Brussels with the 50-nation Ukraine Defence Contact Group and Nato defence ministers.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia Attempting to 'Fully Block' WhatsApp

Moscow has accused foreign messaging apps of breaching national laws and labeled Meta an "extremist" company in 2022.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Why the European Left Should Support Peace in Ukraine

Endorsing a negotiated settlement does not require the left to justify Russia’s invasion or advocate legal recognition of its territorial gains.

The Nation - World - 1 day ago

There's an India-U.S.-Russia love-hate triangle — and it's complicated

An audacity of opacity has seen observers suggest that India is being "strategically ambiguous" when it comes to the U.S. trade deal.

CNBC - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky Planning to Hold Fresh Presidential Elections in the Spring as Price for Security Guarantees: Report

Ukraine will hold simultaneous presidential elections and a peace deal referendum in the Spring, report claims.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russia exports record crude to China

China’s energy imports from Russia rose more than fourfold and are set to rise further, the head of the Trade Policy Institute has told RT

Russia Today - Business - 3 days ago

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 3 days ago

Zelensky tries to kill the chance for Russia-Ukraine peace, again

The attempted assassination of a high-ranking Russian general is an attempt to sabotage talks and extend the Kiev regime’s stay in power

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

U.S. gives Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach deal to end war, Zelensky says

The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Los Angeles Times - World - 6 days ago

Ukraine and Russia to exchange hundreds of POWs after peace talks

Ukraine and Russia will exchange 157 prisoners each following peace talks that officials say were ‘productive’

Evening Standard - World - 8 days ago

Ukraine and Russia Reach POW Swap Deal as Peace Negotiations Continue

U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have produced a new prisoner exchange but remain stalled over fundamental disputes on territory and security guarantees, even as the war grinds on.

OilPrice.com - World - 8 days ago

Key U.S.-Russia treaty expires, ushering in an era without caps on nuclear weapons

Without the New START treaty, which caps the number of deployed nuclear warheads at 1,550 on each side, there will be no limits on the U.S. and Russian arsenals.

NBC News - World - 8 days ago

Peace Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi as Russia Continues to Strike Ukraine

U.S.-facilitated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia resumed in Abu Dhabi even as Russia launched fresh missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days ago

Russia says India hasn't said it's going to stop buying oil

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – A day after President Donald Trump said India agreed to halt purchases of Russian oil as part of a new U.S.-India trade deal, the Kremlin said it has heard nothing from New Delhi to suggest those flows are stopping.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 9 days ago

Ukraine Prepares for New Peace Talks Amid Escalating Russian Bombardment

Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are preparing for a new round of trilateral talks in the UAE even as Russia continues deadly air strikes on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.

OilPrice.com - World - 11 days ago

Identifying dead Ukrainian soldiers returned from Russia

In Odesa, forensic teams work in converted train cars to identify fallen soldiers. Many arrive unnamed, yet experts document every clue and run DNA tests to match them with families. Warning: This video contains distressing images.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 11 days ago

Odessa A'zion drops out of Latina 'Deep Cuts' role following backlash

Earlier this week, TheWrap revealed that the 'Marty Supreme' star was cast as Zoe Gutierrez, a Latina character in the A24 film adaptation of Holly Brickley’s debut novel, prompting pushback online.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 15 days ago

Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi as Ukraine War Grinds On

The United States, Ukraine, and Russia are preparing to resume peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, even as intense fighting, territorial disputes, and unresolved security guarantees continue to define the war.

OilPrice.com - World - 18 days ago

Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army -- The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international...

The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international military community rethink war tactics.

Military.com - Technology - 3 months ago

Greenpeace Accuses Russia of Destroying the Environment

A new Greenpeace report accuses Russia of accelerating environmental destruction and obstructing global climate progress as it prioritizes war and resource exploitation.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 4 months ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 10 months ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 11 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 1 year ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 years ago