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Russia and Ukraine agree to stop fighting in the Black Sea

4:55am March 26, 2025

by Michel Martin

The White House says it has secured an agreement with Russia and Ukraine on the Black Sea, to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force and prevent the military use of commercial vessels.

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The U.S. and Russia are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on a Black Sea ceasefire

12:03pm March 24, 2025

The closed-door talks at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh follow U.S. consultations with a Ukrainian delegation on stabilizing the front lines and implementing a proposed 30-day armistice.

European military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force

1:17am March 21, 2025

The number of troops that would help enforce a peace in Ukraine is vague. Officials have cited figures of between 10,000 and 30,000 troops as part of what's been termed a "reassurance force."

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Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin

10:58am March 19, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke for about an hour with President Trump on Wednesday, following Trump's call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Kremlin says it will halt strikes on Ukraine energy sector after Trump and Putin talk

1:46pm March 18, 2025

President Trump has said he wants to broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. This was his second call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue.

What Russia and Ukraine want out of talks, as Trump speaks to Putin Tuesday

2:54pm March 17, 2025

President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as the U.S. pursues a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy wants U.S. to hit Russia with 'maximum' sanctions if it refuses a ceasefire

6:24pm March 14, 2025

Ukraine's president said he hopes the U.S. applies "maximum additional sanctions" on Russia if it refuses to accept a 30-day ceasefire, describing the Russian leader's "bravado" as a stalling tactic.

Iranian officials talk nuclear program with Chinese and Russian counterparts

4:27am March 14, 2025

by Anthony Kuhn

The meeting came days after Iran rebuffed President Trump's proposal for nuclear talks. Trump sent a letter calling for Iran to either enter into negotiations or face possible military action.

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Putin voices doubts over a U.S.-proposed ceasefire with Ukraine, and sets conditions

9:25am March 13, 2025

Russia's president welcomed the idea of a ceasefire but warned Ukraine might use a 30-day truce to regroup and questioned how it would be enforced, as President Trump's envoy visited Moscow.

The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire

12:06pm March 11, 2025

The United States said it will resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, as Ukraine agreed to a Trump administration proposal for a monthlong ceasefire.