President Trump recounts call with Putin

National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the two-hour call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as Trump pushes for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russia, Ukraine to start ceasefire talks "immediately," Trump says

President Trump says ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will begin “immediately, after his two hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about ceasefire negotiations with national security expert Fred Fleitz.

Pope Leo XIV, JD Vance talk Ukraine peace efforts

Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Vice President JD Vance met at the Vatican on Monday ahead of a flurry of U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to make progress on a ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Vance, a Catholic convert, had led the U.S. delegation to the formal Mass opening the pontificate of the first American pope. Joining him at the meeting on Monday was Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also a Catholic, Vance spokesperson Luke Schroeder said.

Report: Body of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar found

Israel War Room said in a post: "Initial reports say the body of Hamas terror leader Mohammed Sinwar has been found in a tunnel struck by the IDF in southern Gaza’s Khan Yunis." Israel has yet to confirm this report. The Wall Street Journal reported Defense Minister Israel Katz told others it is 'likely' Mohammed is dead.

Singer Chris Brown to remain in UK custody

U.S. singer Chris Brown was denied bail by an English court over a serious assault charge on Friday, throwing his upcoming world tour into doubt. Brown has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm in what prosecutors said was an "unprovoked attack" in a London nightclub in 2023.The 36-year-old has not yet been asked to enter a plea to the charge. His tour manager and record label did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

President Trump wraps up trip to the Middle East

Today, President Trump wrapped up his Middle East trip. Dan Raviv, the host of "The Mossad Files" podcast and author of several books on the Middle East joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the trip.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks in Albania

Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks in three years Friday, gathering in Istanbul for Turkish-brokered negotiations, but officials and observers expected them to yield little immediate progress on stopping the more than three-year war. During a European political community meeting, Zelenskyy spoke about Ukraine's steps to stop the war.

Recapping Trump's Middle East trip

President Trump visited the Middle East this week, marking the first major foreign trip of his second term. Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss.

Zelenskyy sends delegation for peace talks in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed he has agreed to send a team led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to Turkey for peace talks with Russia's representatives. "As for the agenda, the mandate for our delegation is clear: ceasefire is priority number one. I remain convinced that Russia is not serious about these meetings and does not genuinely want to end the war. But we’ll see if they are willing to show at least something during the discussions," shared Zelenskyy on "X". LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.

Zelenskyy addresses peace with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he will send a team headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to the Turkish city of Istanbul for peace talks with a Russian delegation. Zelenskyy told a news conference in the Turkish capital Ankara that the Russian delegation doesn’t include “anyone who actually makes decisions.” But he said that to demonstrate to U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine is seeking an end to the 3-year-old war that he had decided to send officials from Ankara to Istanbul for the meeting. Their aim is “to attempt at least the first steps toward de-escalation, the first steps toward ending the war — namely, a ceasefire.”

Zelenskyy discusses peace talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he will send a team headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to the Turkish city of Istanbul for peace talks with a Russian delegation. Zelenskyy told a news conference in the Turkish capital Ankara that the Russian delegation doesn’t include “anyone who actually makes decisions.” But he said that to demonstrate to U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine is seeking an end to the 3-year-old war that he had decided to send officials from Ankara to Istanbul for the meeting. Their aim is “to attempt at least the first steps toward de-escalation, the first steps toward ending the war — namely, a ceasefire.”

Trump speaks to US troops in Qatar

During President Donald Trump's trip to Qatar, he stopped Thursday to deliver a message to the US troops in the region. Trump will next head to Abu Dhabi as his tour of the Middle East continues.

Putin is not expected to attend peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has challenged Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to meet with him personally. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is speaking with Radm. (Ret) Mark Montgomery as President Donald Trump suggests Putin might not attend negotiations without him there, despite already having commitments in the United Arab Emirates.

President Trump visits Qatar amid Middle East trip

President Donald Trump and his motorcade were greeted by dozens of mounted camels after he touched down in Qatar on Wednesday as he continues his four-day trip overseas. LiveNOW's Christina Evans is speaking with political analyst Rich Rubino about the latest from President Trump's travels to the Middle East.