May 18 Rubio teases details of potential Trump, Putin in-person meeting after Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks stall Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is testing whether the Russians are serious in Ukraine peace talks, warning there's not time to waste.
May 18 Zelenskyy sheds details on meeting with Vance, Rubio in Rome after Russia peace talks stall Ukrainian President Vlodomyr Zelenskyy shared details on his meeting with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Rome on Sunday.
May 17 Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 9, injures 4 after peace talks, officials say A Russian drone strike hit a passenger bus in northeastern Ukraine on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four others, according to Ukrainian officials.
May 16 Trump says Comey knew 'assassination' meaning behind deleted social media post President Trump accused James Comey of issuing a veiled threat in a cryptic social media post, while touting his Middle East economic achievements and slamming President Biden's approach to the Russia-Ukraine war.
May 16 Zelenskyy speaks with Trump, allies after Russia peace talks broker no ceasefire Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and world leaders discuss Russia's rejection of a ceasefire. President Donald Trump emphasizes the need for a direct meeting with Putin to resolve the conflict.
May 16 Trump wraps momentous Middle East trip with economic deals, Syria sanctions relief and warning to Iran President Trump concludes Middle East tour with major trade deals, lifting Syria sanctions, and addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions, while downplaying Russia-Ukraine talks.
May 16 Trump, after skipping Russia-Ukraine peace talks, wants to meet Putin ‘as soon as we can set it up’ Trump seeks a meeting with Putin to discuss the Ukraine war after skipping peace talks. Zelenskyy accuses Russia of not being serious about ending the conflict.
May 15 Rubio doubts 'anything productive' will happen in Ukraine peace talks without Trump, Putin Trump and Putin's absence casts doubt on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey. Rubio stresses the need for their direct dialogue to achieve a breakthrough.
May 15 Trump makes historic UAE visit as first US president in nearly 20 years President Donald Trump's visit to the UAE highlights the nation's pivotal role in Middle East geopolitics, with discussions on defense deals and strategic ties with the U.S.
May 15 Russian-born Harvard researcher charged with smuggling in federal court A Russian-born Harvard researcher faces smuggling charges after TSA in Boston allegedly found biological material, including frog embryos, in her luggage.