Details on U.S. peace talks with Russia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to lead a U.S. delegation in talks with Russian officials in an effort to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
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U.S. prepares for expected Ukraine war talks
A U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to hold talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine. President Trump signaled Sunday he's confident that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will happen soon. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
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.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for the creation of the "armed forces of Europe"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks greater military and economic support from the European Union.
Ukraine's president calls for European army
In remarks at the Munich Security Council, Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a bold call, saying the time has come to create a European army. Zelenskyy warned that Europe could not rely on America's support forever, following remarks from Vice President J.D. Vance.
Zelenskyy meets with Vance, says Ukraine needs "real security guarantees"
In Munich, Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
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.
Vance meets with Zelenskyy
Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday after Vance demanded that the NATO alliance step up defense spending. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz and Nikole Killion have the latest.
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: Russian drone hit Chernobyl shelter
The radiation containment shelter at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was struck Thursday night by a Russian drone, according to Ukraine. The U.N.'s energy watchdog says radiation levels have remained normal since the incident and the Kremlin denies it was behind the attack. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance is set to meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
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.
Police: Munich attack not linked to Vance trip
Police in Munich, Germany, say they don't suspect a link between Thursday's car attack and Vice President JD Vance's visit. Nonetheless, the city is on edge and security is tight with the incident happening less than a mile from where Vance and world leaders will meet for a security conference. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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.
Vance to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich
Vice President JD Vance is in Europe ahead of this week's Munich Security Conference. He will address the conference on Friday and meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on Vance's plans for the trip.
Trump says Ukraine peace plans will start now
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, and said negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will begin immediately. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
Trump takes questions on Ukraine peace talks
President Trump took questions from reporters Wednesday at the swearing-in of his newly confirmed director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. Trump said he will probably meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Nikole Killion join with analysis.
Hegseth addresses Ukraine's borders
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, "We want... a sovereign and prosperous Ukraine, but we must start by recognizing that returning to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is an unrealistic objective." CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Trump-Putin summit in Alaska concludes with no deal on Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Erin strengthens into hurricane, the first of 2025 Atlantic season
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
DOJ removes D.C. emergency police chief, agrees to rewrite immigration directive
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C. The District sued over the order Friday.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over "secret report" on climate change
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Here's the transcript of what Putin and Trump said in Alaska
Both President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered brief remarks, but took no questions, in Alaska.
Democrats unveil maps of California's redistricting proposal
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
New Orleans mayor indicted on federal corruption charges
Prosecutors allege that in October 2021, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jeffrey Vappie, her bodyguard, developed a "personal, intimate relationship."
"Devil in the Ozarks" spent 6 months planning prison break, report says
An internal review reveals that a former police chief, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," spent months planning his escape from an Arkansas prison.
Clinton says Trump should get Peace Prize if he ends Ukraine war without concessions
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said if President Trump is the architect of a deal to end the war in Ukraine without Kyiv ceding land to Russia, "I'd nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize."