Trump says US will 'pass on Ukraine' if talks don't progress soon Washington mulls backing out of ceasefire efforts as Trump shares that negotiations between warring Russia and Ukraine are “coming to a head”. Euronews · Apr 18, 2025
Marco Rubio Brags About Defending Freedom of Speech While Eagerly Undermining It The secretary of state, who aims to "liberate American speech," nevertheless wants to deport U.S. residents for expressing opinions that offend him. Reason · Apr 18, 2025
Trump insists neither Russia nor Ukraine are ‘playing’ him as peace talks continue ‘There’s no one saying this can be done in 12 hours,’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025
Trump says US may ‘pass’ on helping end war if Russia, Ukraine resist deal Ukraine has agreed to a full temporary ceasefire and accused Russia of stalling on a truce agreement. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025
Trump Is 'Winking at Putin' By Removing US From Ukraine Peace Talks, Democratic Lawmaker Declares: 'We Lose, You Win' A Massachusetts representative stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin "welcomed" Secretary of State Marco Rubio's threats to remove the US from peace negotiations surrounding Ukraine, alluding to a mutual understanding between Putin and President Donald Trump. International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025
UCLA Student Detained at Southern Border As Trump's Purge Of Student Visas Surges A graduate UCLA student was detained at the San Ysidro border crossing while attempting to re-enter the country from Mexico. Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025
The IRS interim commissioner was just ousted after Scott Bessent reportedly fussed to Trump that Elon Musk installed the leader behind his back Gary Shapley was named the new agency leader on Tuesday. Fortune · Apr 18, 2025
Trump says US may ‘take a pass’ from Ukraine talks if they prove too difficult Sir Keir Starmer discussed Ukraine with the US president in a phone call on Friday, Downing Street said. Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2025
Trump team reveals lack of expertise – and patience – as it threatens to abandon Ukraine peace talks Trump said he could stop war in 24 hours, but team appears daunted by negotiation with ‘a lot of detail attached to it’ The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2025
The abject failure of Donald Trump’s peace initiative is now plain for all to see THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Far from ending the war in Ukraine in ‘24 hours’, the US president has demonstrated that he and his team are inept at facilitating meaningful peace negotiations The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025
Trump's Promise to End Ukraine War in 24 Hours Mocked After Rubio Reveals US May Abandon Peace Talks: 'Just Another Lie' Donald Trump's pledge to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours is unraveling, as peace talks stall and U.S. officials signal they may abandon peace efforts. Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025
Iran has ‘doubts’ about US intentions ahead of nuclear talks Iran’s FM expresses concern about US motivations but says negotiations will take place in Rome this weekend. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025
US threatens to walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘within days’ Warning issued over the Easter break as Ukraine braces for potential Russian bombardment, after previous holidays were marred by violence The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025
U.S. Plans To End The War In Ukraine Include Giving Up Occupied Territory To Russia And Quashing NATO Expectations The U.S. reportedly showed allies a proposal to end the war in Ukraine, which includes easing sanctions on Russia should a lasting ceasefire be achieved Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 The Latest: Trump administration takes aim at Harvard international students and tax-exempt status President Donald Trump’s administration has escalated its ongoing battle with Harvard, threatening to block the university from enrolling international students as the president called for withdrawing Harvard’s tax-exempt status
Euronews · Apr 18, 2025 Iran seeks support from Russia ahead of next round of nuclear deal talks with US The 2015 nuclear deal collapsed with Trump's unilateral withdrawal in 2018, while Iran abandoned all limits on its nuclear activities and enriches uranium to up to 60% purity, near the weapons-grade levels of 90%.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025 First Thing: IRS reportedly weighs revoking Harvard’s tax-exempt status Probably illegal move is latest Trump attack on higher education. Plus: the rancher’s dog who led a two-year-old to safety
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 Watch: Marco Rubio hints US may drop Russia-Ukraine peace talks US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has hinted America may be ready to “move on” from Russia-Ukraine peace talks if there is not progress in the coming days.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025 Trump threatens to abandon Ukraine peace efforts unless deal reached ‘very shortly’ President says US may ‘take a pass’ on brokering agreement as Kyiv signs minerals memorandum
International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025 Russia Rains Missiles On Ukraine As US Mulls Ending Truce Efforts Russia fired a fresh volley of missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight, wounding dozens of people, Kyiv said Friday, as the United States warned it could end efforts to broker a ceasefire if it did not see progress soon.
Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2025 Rubio hints US may drop Ukraine peace talks as Lammy hails ‘shared commitment’ The US secretary of state said Washington may be ready to ‘move on’ if there is not progress on a peace deal in the coming days.
Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2025 Donald Trump says US will ‘pass’ on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon Sir Keir Starmer discussed Ukraine with the US President in a phone call on Good Friday
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: Rubio threatens to walk away from peace talks as outline of US minerals deal revealed – as it happened ‘We’re not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end,’ US secretary of state says
Euronews · Apr 18, 2025 Rubio suggests US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress made in days After weeks of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have failed to bring an end to the fighting, Rubio said the US administration wants to decide 'in a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks.'
Radio France Internationale · Apr 18, 2025 New push to end the war in Ukraine gains ground in Paris talks In a potential breakthrough, US, European and Ukrainian leaders meeting in Paris have hailed a renewed push to end the war in Ukraine as a constructive step toward peace. France said the talks marked the start of a “positive process” and confirmed a follow-up summit in London next week.