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.

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.

EUROPE has been warned its “destiny is on the line” over Ukraine peace talks after Vladimir Putin claimed he is “ready right now” for World War Three. Ukraine’s closest

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a new warning to European countries over Ukraine peace talks. The Kremlin also called Putin’s meeting with Trump envoys ‘productive’. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.

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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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a verbal attack against Europe before his meeting with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.