Trump threatens Iran to “make a deal, before there is nothing left” while claiming U.S. non-involvement in Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities.
U.S. forces defend Israel from Iranian missile attacks one day after Netanyahu launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear program without U.S. assistance.
Trump tells German chancellor Merz that Ukraine and Russia should “fight for a while” before peace, as Russia retaliates for Ukrainian drone strikes and battlefield losses mount.
U.S. is only nation to veto UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire as all 14 other members vote in favor of measure that doesn’t condemn Hamas.
Trump warns Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine’s ‘Spider Web’ drone attack on Russian airbases after phone call where Russian leader called Ukrainian government a terrorist organization.”
Hegseth becomes first defense secretary in three years to skip Ukraine aid coordination meeting at NATO headquarters, marking Trump administration’s retreat from leading Western military support.
Sens. Graham and Blumenthal warn Putin is stalling peace talks while preparing a new military offensive against Ukraine within two weeks after meeting with Zelenskyy in Paris.
Trump warns Putin that conquering Ukraine will cause Russia’s “downfall” while criticizing Zelenskyy for condemning America’s “silence” after Moscow’s largest air raid in three years.
Trump announces immediate Russia-Ukraine ceasefire negotiations following Putin call, though Putin made no ceasefire commitment.
Trump announces scheduled Monday phone call with Putin to discuss ending Ukraine “bloodbath,” followed by calls to Zelensky and NATO leaders.