MORE THAN 30 NATIONS HOLD PARIS TALKS ON SECURITY FORCE FOR UKRAINE—US NOT INVITED : REPORT

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🚨MORE THAN 30 NATIONS HOLD PARIS TALKS ON SECURITY FORCE FOR UKRAINE—U.S. NOT INVITED

Military officials from over 30 countries are meeting in Paris to discuss a European-led security force for Ukraine, aimed at deterring future Russian offensives after a potential ceasefire.

France and Britain are leading the effort, pushing for a coalition of nations “able and willing” to provide military support.

The U.S. was not invited, with European nations wanting to show they can handle post-war security in Ukraine.

NATO countries, along with Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, are participating—while Ukraine sends a high-level defense official.

The force could include heavy weapons and rapid deployment units, but political leaders will decide which countries take part.

Source: AP

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🚨🇺🇸SEC RUBIO: UKRAINE MUST CEDE TERRITORY TO RUSSIA TO END WAR—NEGOTIATIONS WITH MOSCOW NEEDED

Rubio says Ukraine will have to give up land taken by Russia since 2014 as part of any peace deal, making it clear that military victory is not realistic.

Speaking en route to Saudi Arabia for talks with Ukrainian officials, Rubio stressed that both sides must make concessions to bring the war to a close.

The Trump administration halted military aid to Ukraine after Zelensky’s Oval Office blowup, with Trump rejecting Kyiv’s demands for security guarantees.

Future talks with Moscow will determine what Russia is willing to concede, but Rubio signaled that Ukraine must accept tough compromises if it wants U.S. support.

Meanwhile, Trump is pressuring Russia with new sanctions, showing the U.S. still has leverage in the negotiations.

Source: NYT

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🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: TRUMP’S ENVOY STEVE WITKOFF TO MEET PUTIN IN MOSCOW

The trip signals serious U.S.-Russia negotiations as Trump pushes for a resolution to the Ukraine war and new terms on global security.

Source: Bloomberg

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🚨🇺🇸ZELENSKY IN A LETTER TO TRUMP: I’M SORRY-ISH

Zelensky privately expressed regret over his Oval Office clash with Trump—but stopped short of a full apology.

Special envoy Steve Witkoff says Zelensky sent Trump a letter, trying to smooth things over ahead of Saudi Arabia peace talks.

But the fallout is real: U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing remain on hold, and Trump isn’t budging. He wants Ukraine to prove it’s serious about peace before cutting any new deals.

Source: NY Post

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🚨🇺🇦🇸🇦 ZELENSKY ARRIVES IN SAUDI ARABIA FOR CRUCIAL TALKS

Ukrainian President Zelensky has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Saudi Arabia has played a key role in past peace talks and prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia.

Zelensky is expected to discuss military aid, economic support, and diplomatic efforts to end the war.

Source: Reuters

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🇺🇦🇸🇦ZELENSKY HEADS TO SAUDI ARABIA BEFORE HIGH-STAKES U.S. TALKS

With U.S. military aid cut off and battlefield losses mounting, Zelensky is meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before a make-or-break showdown with American officials.

Trump is demanding a fast-tracked peace deal, and Ukraine is running out of options.

A minerals deal is on the table, but no security guarantees.

Meanwhile, Russia is bombarding Ukraine nonstop and rejecting any truce.

With U.S. support in question, Zelensky is now desperately looking to Europe to fill the gap.

Source: Reuters