“He has literally just given order”: Russia doesn’t want Ukrainian land. Russia wants Ukraine erased, says expert
Putin orders buffer zone expansion into three Ukrainian regions.
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Rubio: Ukraine’s economy could overtake Russia’s in 10 years if war ends properly
Washington aims to transform Ukraine into a "prosperity story" with an economy potentially exceeding Russia's in 10 years, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said
Ukraine-US delegations discuss halting war at Florida golf resort – media
Territories and security guarantees topped the agenda as Ukrainian and American delegations met in Florida on 30 Nov., building on last week's Geneva talks that both sides called productive.
Rubio and Vance dismiss NBC report claiming Army secretary warned Ukraine of “imminent defeat”
Both officials accused NBC News of fabricating claims about a 2028 rivalry over Ukraine policy.
Rubio calls Venezuela strike claims “fake,” contradicts Miami Herald sources
Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the Miami Herald of publishing false information Friday after the newspaper reported that President Trump had approved military strikes on Venezuelan drug trafficking sites.
Sanctions withheld, while Ukrainian cities bombed — but Rubio calls it US “broker” strategy
While Trump’s peace initiatives falter, attacks hit Ukraine, Poland, and even Norway, Denmark, and Moldova.
CBS: Trump mulls arming Ukraine after record Russian strikes, $ 3.85 bn sits ready for immediate use
Sources say the unused Biden-era fund is under consideration as attacks on Kyiv escalate.
Russia Day greetings from US are “reward for aggression,” Ukraine foreign minister says
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha cited his recent visit to Kherson, located 13 km (8 miles) from fighting, where he observed "Russian terror" and children attending classes underground.
US refuses to share its 60+ Patriot system arsenal, largest in NATO, with Ukraine
It also sees nothing wrong in Russia’s military buildup near Finland.
Rubio defends Trump’s foreign policy while US flags “are coming down around world”
Meanwhile, the US continues to look for Patriots for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy meets JD Vance in Rome. Tomorrow, Trump calls Putin first
The meeting came ahead of a high-stakes Monday: Trump phones Putin, then Kyiv.
Sumy declares day of mourning as Russia ignores Western ceasefire ultimatum
Four people have been killed in Russian attack in Sumy Oblast since the day, when EU-US-backed ceasefire should have stopped Moscow's strikes and fighting.
Three-city diplomatic push tests Russia for Ukraine’s peace intentions in Turkiye
NATO ministers gather in Antalya and Zelenskyy meets Erdoğan in Ankara while Putin sends the same team that demanded Ukraine's surrender in 2022.
Ukraine’s statehood, not just territory, at stake as London peace talks collapse over Crimea’s recognition as Russian
Ukraine forcefully rejected the Trump administration's proposal to recognize Crimea as Russian territory, leading US Secretary of State Rubio to withdraw from scheduled London negotiations and triggering similar cancellations from European ministers, underscoring the existential nature of a conflict that extends far beyond disputed borders.
London talks on Ukraine falter as top officials bow out
US Secretary Rubio’s last-minute withdrawal signaled a potential retreat from Trump’s promised peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv.
“Not our war.” US may exit Ukraine peace talks if no breakthrough soon, Rubio warns
Washington's irritation with the lack of progress is clear, but the consequences of a potential US exit are harder to read.
WP: Trump administration proposes ending NATO funding
The proposed elimination of U.S. support for NATO comes as the alliance faces unprecedented challenges from Russia's ongoing military actions in Ukraine and threats to European stability.
Rubio acknowledges that Russians violates ceasefire and says that negotiations will not last forever
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a timeline for Russia to demonstrate interest in ending the war, saying decisions must come in weeks rather than months.
Why Ukraine’s concessions won’t “prevent suffering”: war crime records expose what Rubio misses about Russia
With 153,000 Russian war crimes, Rubio’s call to trade Ukraine’s land for Putin's peace risks handing millions over to a regime committed to their erasure.
Zelenskyy’s top aide warns Europe against ceasefire that enables Russia to rebuild forces amid US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah
The high-stakes negotiations in Jeddah come as Ukraine attempts to restore US military aid and intelligence sharing frozen by the Trump administration.