President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday and said that the call went well and that Russia and Ukraine would "immediately" begin negotiations on a ceasefire. "Just completed my two hour call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. I...
Trump To Speak With Putin and Zelensky on Monday
President Trump has announced that he would be holding a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, followed by a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "THE SUBJECTS OF THE CALL WILL BE, STOPPING THE 'BLOODBATH' THAT IS KILLING, ON AVERAGE, MORE...
Pope Leo XIV Says Don’t Forget Those Suffering in Gaza, Myanmar, and Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday and called for Catholics to keep in mind those suffering in Gaza, Ukraine, and Myanmar. "In the joy of faith and communion, we cannot forget our brothers and sisters who suffer...
Russian and Ukrainian Officials To Hold Talks in Istanbul on Friday
Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set to hold negotiations in Istanbul on Friday, which will mark the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since 2022. Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will lead the Russian side, and...
Putin Aide To Lead Talks With Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday
An aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin will lead a Russian delegation in talks with Ukrainian officials that will be held in Istanbul on Thursday, the Kremlin announced on Wednesday night. The aide, Vladimir Medinsky, led the Russian delegation the last time...
Trump Says He’s ‘Thinking’ About Joining Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey
President Trump said on Monday that he was considering joining talks between Russia and Ukraine that are expected to be held in Istanbul this Thursday. "I think you may have a good result at the Thursday meeting in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine. I believe the two...
Putin Proposes Direct Talks With Ukraine, Zelensky Says Ceasefire Must Happen First
On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed starting direct peace talks with Ukraine without preconditions in Turkey this Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky initially responded by saying there must be a ceasefire before talks could be held. He...
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Gaza, End to Israeli Blockade on Aid
Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Israeli blockade of aid on Sunday in his first Sunday blessing since being elected pontiff last week. "I am deeply pained by what is happening [in Gaza," Leo said from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica....
Trump Speaks With Zelensky, Calls for ‘Unconditional’ 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire
President Trump on Thursday called for a 30-day "unconditional" ceasefire in Ukraine and threatened sanctions if it is not "respected." Trump made the call in a post on Truth Social shortly after holding a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "Talks with...
US and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal
On Wednesday, the US and Ukraine signed a deal that will establish a new investment and reconstruction fund to give the US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals and other natural resources. "I am glad to announce the signing of today’s historic economic partnership...