Ukrainian member of parliament Lisa Yasko told CBS News the Russian president is using the discussions with the U.S. to push his vision of the new world order.

US president says Witkoff and Kushner held 'reasonably good' talks with Putin, while Kremlin warns there is still 'no compromise' on key demands.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin have graced billboards across India in recent weeks. One caption reads: “The dialogue began decades ago. We’re just turning up the volume.” Another hails the “old friendship” between the two nations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared last week to be cautiously optimistic on the U.S. 28-point peace plan to end his invasion of Ukraine.

CRUCIAL peace talks between Volodymyr Zelensky and Washington’s top officials have been called off after another round of failed negotiations. Donald Trump’s delegation was due to meet

Also in today’s newsletter: bond investors warned US Treasury over picking Kevin Hassett as Fed chair and South Korea raises foreign bond cap

President Donald Trump said the US will carry out strikes inside Venezuela “soon.” Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, the president also said he and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not know about a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean.

Live updates and the latest news as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin discuss the war in Ukraine and Tennessee holds a special congressional election.