World: This comes as top US and Russian officials have gathered to hold meetings in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, to discuss the Ukraine war. However, Kyiv is absent from the meeting.

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European leaders demand role in US-Russia Ukraine talks

Ukraine is struggling to fight an existential war of defense, trying to hold back the nearly 3-year-old all-out invasion by Russia. Whereas, Russian forces are breaching key defence lines in eastern offensive. Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's battlefields crisis deepens as Russia advances

Europe is standing at a crossroads. In fact, the old world order seems to be crumbling. Decisions made in the coming days will shape the continent's security for decades. There are two important meetings: European leaders are in Paris for an emergency summit called by the French President, while Americans and Russians will be meeting in Saudi Arabia tomorrow. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump's peace push leaves Europe isolated

World: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Europe to take a stronger role in its defence and warned the US against exclusion of Kyiv in the meeting. 

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Ukraine peace talks LIVE:: Scholz calls for more flexible rules of funding to support Ukraine

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Scholz says 'No dictate can be imposed on Ukraine'

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Zelensky wants to take Trump's envoy 'to the front'

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Europe split on Ukraine troop deployment as Trump courts Putin for peace talks

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Meeting between US, Russian officials 'first step', says State Department

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Marco Rubio meets Saudi Prince ahead of Russia meeting

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Need 'security guarantees' before signing agreement, says Zelensky 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Key Europe leaders arrive at Élysée Palace

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Trump, Macron spoke before Paris meet 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Netherlands 'not negative' about deployment of troops in Ukraine, says PM 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Russia not prepared to compromise on territory seized in Ukraine, says Lavrov 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: EU has no mandate for talks on Europe’s role in Ukraine ceasefire, says Slovak PM

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Ukraine, UAE sign trade deal during Zelensky's visit 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Discussion of European troops in Ukraine premature, Germany's Olaf Scholz

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Europe’s security is at a turning point, says EU chief as she arrives in Paris 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Starmer shows support for Kyiv, says ready to play 'leading part'

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Poland will not send troops to Ukraine, says Polish PM Tusk 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Kyiv will not accept US-Russia talks outcome if not involved, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Europe needs to 'step up' defence capability, says UK PM Starmer 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: 'Emergency Summit' begins in Paris ahead of US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine faces a critical situation as Russia intensifies its military actions, pushing back Ukrainian forces. The conflict has escalated with heavy fighting and strategic moves from both sides. Tensions remain high as the international community watches closely.

What's happening in Ukraine, how Russia is pushing back Ukraine

A power struggle is unfolding over Ukraine, with European leaders working to secure their roles in the country's future. French President Emmanuel Macron has convened a summit in Paris to find a path forward, while U.S. and Russian officials plan to meet without Europe to discuss the situation. But can the Paris meeting make Europe relevant again?

Defenceless Europe trapped in talk as America-Russia begin great game of Ukraine

Ukraine's air defense units are repelling Russian drone attacks on Kyiv. Air defense guns have been heard in central Kyiv shortly after air raid sirens sounded. The Ukrainian military says Russia launched 147 drones to attack the country.

Russia-Ukraine war: Explosions over Kyiv as Russia launches drone attack

Europe stands at a crossroad; the old world order is crumbling. Decisions made in the coming days may shape the continent's security for decades. There are two important meetings coming up. European leaders are gathering in Paris in less than two hours from now, while American and Russian leaders will be meeting in Saudi Arabia tomorrow. The geopolitical landscape is shifting at breakneck speed. US President Donald Trump says that his Russian counterpart genuinely wants to stop the fighting in Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Squeezed between Putin & Trump, Europe sees a moment of truth

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says he saw no reason for Europeans to take part in Ukraine peace talks. He accuses Europe of wanting to "continue the war" in Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference in Moscow, the Russian Foreign Minister said "I don't know what they would do at the negotiating table. If they are going to sit at the negotiating table with the aim of continuing the war, then why invite them there?" The statement comes even as Lavrov is set to hold talks with a Marco Rubio-led U.S. team in Riyadh on Tuesday. Watch in for more details!

Russia: No point in inviting Europe for Ukraine peace talks | Russia-Ukraine War | WION Breaking

High-stakes US-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine reportedly not invited. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others head to Gulf state for key discussions. Reports claim Saudi will be doing more than just hosting and will be involved in a mediation role. Trump has tasked his senior team to initiate discussions to curb further escalation of the conflict. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine War: Europe Scrambles As US, Moscow Prepare For Peace Talks Without Kyiv

Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, has suggested that Russia would have to make territorial concessions during peace talks with Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump's Russia talks spark EU concerns on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump's call to his Russian counterpart has left Europe scrambling for options and Ukraine on edge. President Zelensky has declined Trump's offer to acquire about half of Ukraine's mineral reserves as a means to pay for all the assistance provided during the war. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian president Zelenskyy rejects Trump-led deal with US on minerals

World: “No decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine, no decisions about Europe without Europe. Europe must have a seat at the table,” Zelenskyy told the Conference.

'Will never accept deals reached behind our backs', says Zelensky, calls for creation of 'European army'

Fresh footage has been released of the high-profile prisoner swap between the United States and Russia on Friday. Watch in for more details!

US frees Russian national in prisoner swap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Vice President JD Vance held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The Vice President stated that the United States is aiming for a durable peace in Ukraine, adding that more talks will follow in the coming months.

Munich Security Conference: President Zelensky hails discussions with US Vice President Vance

US President Donald Trump wants Russia back in the G7 grouping, essentially offering to mainstream Russia after it was expelled from the grouping in 2014. Watch in for more details!

US President says it was a mistake to throw out Russia rom G7

Why doesn't Russia want to be part of the G7?

MPs in Ukraine, stormed the country’s parliament accusing President Voldomyr Zelensky of silencing rivals and centralizing power.

Ukrainian MPs protest against Zelensky’s 'dictatorship'

US President Donald Trump expressed his desire to hold talks with Russia and China to reduce military spending, with a potential summit involving leaders Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Watch this report for more details!

Donald Trump wants talks on military spending cuts with Russia, China

Donald Trump proposes halving US, China & Russia military budgets

In a significant development amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Munich, Germany, on February 14, 2024. Meet comes after Trump’s call with Putin alarmed Europe, leaders think a ‘dirty deal’ to sideline Ukraine brewing 
before calling Kyiv. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump’s Call With Putin Alarms Europe, Has US 'Sidelined' Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump has announced a meeting in Munich that will bring together high-level officials from Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington. While he did not specify who would be attending from each country, Trump confirmed that Russia will be present, and Ukraine is also invited. Watch this report for more details!


Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says Russia, US, Ukraine to meet in Munich

Trump and Putin's latest phone call has triggered concerns across Europe, with Zelensky reportedly in a panic. Russia mocks the Western response, urging calm. What did the leaders discuss that caused such alarm?

Why is Europe nervous, and Zelensky in panic after Trump Putin talks?

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