Europe is confronting an ‘existential’ crisis, foreign ministers say

(L-R) British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock sit on the panel during the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, southern Germany on February 15, 2025.  Thomas Kienzle | Afp | Getty Images Europe is facing an “existential” moment in … Read more

Without Europe, a Russia-Ukraine peace deal wouldn’t work, Kallas says

If Europe is left out of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, a deal wouldn’t work, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told CNBC at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. “For anything to work it has to have Ukrainians and Europeans as a part of it, because Ukrainians and Europeans are the ones who … Read more

Zelenskyy meets with Vance at Munich Security Conference

Zelenskyy meets with Vance at Munich Security Conference – CBS News Watch CBS News Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominated discussions at the Munich Security Conference Friday, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met face-to-face with the Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Munich. Be the first to know … Read more

Vance to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Munich amid push for NATO allies to step up defense spending

Vice President JD Vance hammered home the United States demand that the NATO alliance step up defense spending on Friday, ahead of a security meeting in Europe at a time of intense concern and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s foreign policy. The future of Ukraine is the top item on the agenda at the Munich … Read more

Trump seeks ‘successful conclusion’ to Russia-Ukraine war | Russia-Ukraine war

NewsFeed The White House spokeswoman says President Donald Trump had “a lengthy and highly productive phone call” with leaders in Russia and Ukraine and is looking to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to a “successful conclusion”. Published On 12 Feb 202512 Feb 2025

Steve Witkoff discusses American teacher’s release from Russia after over 3-year detainment

Steve Witkoff discusses American teacher’s release from Russia after over 3-year detainment – CBS News Watch CBS News Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the release of American Marc Fogel from Russia. Fogel, a teacher who was detained in Russia for over three years, was brought … Read more

Georgia journalist jailed over protests against pro-Russian government deteriorates 3 weeks into hunger strike

Tbilisi, Georgia — Jailed journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli gets weaker every day as her hunger strike has reached three weeks in Rustavi, a town near the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, her lawyer says. Now the 49-year-old is having difficulty walking the short distance from her cell to the room where they usually meet, and human rights officials, … Read more

‘Strongman’ leaders of Europe don’t look so strong anymore

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban looks on as he attends a press conference during the informal EU Summit at the Puskas Arena, in Budapest, Hungary, November 8, 2024.  Marton Monus | Reuters So-called “strongman” leaders of Europe — most of whom are allied with the likes of U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin … Read more

Russia tight-lipped on Syrian demand of al-Assad for military bases | Syria’s War News

Syrian leader al-Sharaa reportedly also demands reparations as Moscow delegation seeks to secure strategic power bases. Russia has declined to comment on reports that Syria has demanded the return of Bashar al-Assad in return for allowing Moscow to maintain its military bases in the Middle Eastern country. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov offered no response on … Read more

After 3 years of war, more Ukrainians accept reality of likely ceasefire with Russia, but with conditions

In far eastern Ukraine, the “Artan” special operations unit prepared for another raid. The volunteer soldiers carried high-tech equipment that appeared to have come from the U.S. or Europe. The unit has been carrying out daring acts of sabotage against the invading Russian forces — often behind enemy lines. Their motto is: “We know, we … Read more