Russia sanctions bill gaining support from GOP
President Donald Trump on Monday said that his administration would be sending defensive weapons to Ukraine. This appears to be an apparent turnaround after the Pentagon said last week it was pausing such deliveries. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer.
Russia launches record drone attack on Ukraine
Russia fired a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, as well as 13 missiles, the Ukrainian air force said Wednesday, in the latest offensive escalation amid mounting Russian aerial and ground attacks in the more than three-year war. AP reports, the city of Lutsk, which lies in Ukraine’s northwest along the border with Poland and Belarus, was the hardest hit, though 10 other regions were also struck, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Ukraine strikes Russian airbase; Russia sends drones
Ukraine said it struck a Russian airbase on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight as part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than 3-year-old war. AP reports, Ukraine’s military General Staff said Saturday that Ukrainian forces had struck the Borisoglebsk airbase in Russia’s Voronezh region, describing it as the “home base” of Russia’s Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM fighter jets.
Trump meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss tariffs, Ukraine
The two leaders met at the White House on Thursday as they work to keep the U.S. on board with Western support for Ukraine, while helping to minimize trade tensions that present a risk to Germany’s economy.
Putin tells Trump he’ll respond to Ukraine strikes
Russian president Vladimir Putin told President Trump during a call Wednesday that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attacks. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft breaks down the call with Hugo Gurdon, the editor-in-chief of the Washington Examiner.
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukriane on Russia talks
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, joins LiveNOW from FOX to talk about peace talks in Turkey. Delegations from Russia and Ukraine are meeting for their second round of direct peace talks in Istanbul. This comes after Ukraine launched a surprise attack on five Russian airbases on Sunday.
Ukraine destroys Russian warplanes in drone attack
Ukrainian forces destroyed more than 40 Russian warplanes in a drone attack on Russian airbases deep within the country on Sunday. Ukrainian officials said the attack took more than a year to plan. Russia's defense ministry confirmed the attack, saying five airfields were hit. Ukraine said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy oversaw the attack. The strike comes just one day before officials from both countries are set to meet for a second round of ceasefire talks in Istanbul, Turkey. The White House told Fox News that President Trump and the administration was not given any warning before the attack. FDD's RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the details of the attack and what this means for potential peace talks moving forward.
Trump gives Putin 2 weeks to make ceasefire deal
The president on Wednesday was asked if he believes Putin actually wants to end the war with Ukraine, to which Trump replied: "I can’t tell you that, but I’ll let you know in about two weeks." Dimitris Tsarouhas, Virginia Tech foreign relations expert & visiting professor of political science, joins LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.
Trump gives Putin two weeks for action on peace talks
President Donald Trump has made it clear he is losing patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is getting the latest updates from RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery.
Russia takes border villages in Ukraine
A Ukrainian official says Russian forces have seized four border villages in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest tensions between Russia and Ukraine with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.
AP: Russia attacks Kyiv following prisoner swap
Kyiv has come under a massive Russian drone and missile attack with explosions heard throughout the city following their largest prisoner swap.
Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin immediately following call with Putin
President Donald Trump is trying to make headway on one of his campaign promises today: Ending the war in Ukraine.
Russia & Ukraine peace talks end with POW deal
The first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine since the early weeks of Moscow’s 2022 invasion ended Friday after less than two hours, and a senior Ukrainian official said the Russian side introduced new “unacceptable demands.” AP reports, before they adjourned, Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, according to the heads of both delegations, in what would be their biggest such swap since the war began.
Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says
The Kremlin confirmed President Putin will not attend Thursday’s Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. U.S. President Trump is also skipping the summit, according to Reuters, despite urging Ukraine to accept the meeting.
Trump calls for 30-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war, threatens sanctions
President Trump has called for an “unconditional" 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and said the U.S. will impose sanctions if it’s not respected.
Biden critical of Trump's pressure on Ukraine in 1st post-presidential interview
Former President Joe Biden also said it was a “difficult decision” to leave the U.S. presidential race in 2024 four months from Election Day to allow former Vice President Kamala Harris to challenge Trump.
Trump meets with ballerina Ksenia Karelina, weeks after her release from Russia
The Russian-American woman was arrested in 2024 and convicted of treason on charges related to a donation of about $52 to a charity benefitting Ukraine.
Ukraine signs rare minerals deal with US to secure war support
Ukraine signed a major agreement granting the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in a strategic bid to secure continued American military aid.
Trump at pope’s funeral: Talks with Zelenskyy before Mass
This was the first face-to-face meeting for the two world leaders after their heated exchange in the Oval Office in February.
"Crimea will stay with Russia," Trump insists as Ukraine war rages on
The president made the remarks as he seeks a resolution to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.