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White House is 'very optimistic' ahead of Russia-US meeting on ending Ukraine war

The White House said it is "very optimistic" ahead of special envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting in Moscow on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as U.S. officials continue their push to end Rus...

The Kyiv Independent on MSN · 22h

Ukraine's Umerov meets Trump envoy Witkoff again after Florida talks, White House says

Ukrinform · 16h

White House: US administration very optimistic about peace talks in Ukraine

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More work needed to reach Ukraine peace deal after 'productive' talks in Florida, Rubio says

A meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Florida on Sunday was "very productive," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, adding that work still remains towards ending Russia's war in Ukrai...

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US and Ukrainian negotiators hold talks in Florida on peace plan

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US sees progress after talks in Florida with Ukraine, but more work needed to reach deal

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Ukraine security guarantees have been ‘finalised’, Macron says after talks with Zelensky

Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are negotiating with Russian officials to ensure U.S. businesses—and Trump’s friends—are in position to make a killing once the war ends, according to an e...

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Trump envoy to meet with Putin as US pushes to end war in Ukraine

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US Sees "Optimistic" Chance Of Ukraine Deal As Envoy Witkoff Heads To Moscow

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White House doubles down as boat strike roils Congress

The White House redoubled its defense of lethal missile strikes on suspected drug smugglers today, sharpening the divide between the administration and congressional Republicans who are increasingly c...

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White House: Boat strikes were within admiral’s authority

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White House defends 2nd strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat

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White House confirms follow-up strike on alleged drug boat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a verbal order to leave no survivors before the U.S. attack on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean on Sept. 2.

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White House confirms Hegseth authorized second strike on drug boat

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Trump Defends Pete Hegseth Amid Outrage Over Boat Strike Report: ‘I Believe Him, 100%’

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Trump officials meet to discuss Venezuela amid scrutiny of second strike on alleged drug boat

Weijia Jiang reports, then "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson speaks about the issue with former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

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White House Confirms and Defends 2nd Strike on Boat, Contradicting Trump

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White House says admiral ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug boat

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defends decision to limit reporter access to staff offices

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended new restrictions limiting reporter access to staff offices, citing concerns about eavesdropping.

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Democrat demands release of 'shocking' Trump-Saudi call from 2019 after Khashoggi's death

A Democratic lawmaker who served on Donald Trump’s National Security Council in his first term urged the White House on Friday to release a transcript of Trump’s 2019 call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing.

Marco Rubio pushes for peace in Ukraine, meets with Ukrainian negotiators

Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Sunday's session — which included special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Trump, and Ukrainian delegates — as "productive and useful,