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US special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered a Russian medal to the grieving family of an American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024, a senior administration official told CNN.
Ukrainian Member of Parliament Kira Rudik joins Meet the Press NOW as President Trump tries to arrange a summit between himself, Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. NBC News Correspondents Monica Alba and Andrea Mitchell report on Russia’s reaction to the prospect of a security deal for Ukraine.
Russia attacked the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk with drones overnight, its mayor said, calling it a sign that Putin does not want peace.
The meeting came in the wake of what he described as a “historic” summit in the White House on Monday, led by Donald Trump and attended by eight of Europe’s top leaders, including Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, to attempt to negotiate a peace settlement with Russia.
Donetsk by October? They’ve been saying that since February of ‘22,” an American serving in the Ukrainian Armed Services said.
As Europe rallies behind Ukraine amid escalating tensions, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko—known ally of Vladimir Putin and host to Russian nuclear missiles—shocked the West by openly backing Iran's "legitimate right" to develop nuclear technology.
Bianna Golodryga speaks to Former Russian foreign minister, Andrei Kozyrev about whether Putin is genuine about pursuing any form of peace in Ukraine.