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European leaders gather for emergency meeting after Trump shuts them out of Ukraine talks

The talks come a day before U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to meet with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia.
Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky.
Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelenskyy tells aides to reject U.S. pitch for 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals

The Ukrainian president did not feel the draft agreement included security guarantees for Kyiv.
61st Munich Security Conference
61st Munich Security Conference

Top Trump administration officials to head to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated he hadn't been invited and warned that his country “will never accept deals made behind our backs.”
Michael Waltz.
Michael Waltz.

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Zelenskyy says he won't accept peace deal negotiated without Ukraine, urges Trump not to trust Putin

The Ukrainian president spoke to NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskiy politics political politician Munich Germany
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskiy politics political politician Munich Germany

Read the full transcript: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy interviewed by 'Meet the Press' moderator Kristen Welker

Zelenskyy spoke with NBC News in an hour-long interview that covered a range of topics on the war, his thoughts on President Donald Trump's role in ending the conflict, and more.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy listens
Volodymyr Zelenskyy listens

As Trump trashes decades-old relationships, Europe's leaders scramble for a plan B

European leaders, who meet for a summit on Ukraine next week, now have no doubt about where they stand with the Trump administration after Vance’s bracing speech.
Vice President JD Vance in Munich
Vice President JD Vance in Munich

Rapid warfare tech helps U.S. Army build on lessons learned in Ukraine's war with Russia

“We’ve got to get faster at staying competitive with the technology that’s changing,” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer told NBC News.
American forces have tested weaponry developed in Ukraine for the first time in training exercises in Europe.
American forces have tested weaponry developed in Ukraine for the first time in training exercises in Europe.

Trump officials pitch Zelenskyy on U.S. owning 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals

The Trump administration indicated U.S. troops could be deployed to provide security in connection with the minerals if there’s a peace deal with Russia, sources told NBC News.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy In Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy In Kyiv

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Zelenskyy: 'Very difficult' for Ukraine to survive without U.S. military support

The Ukrainian president told NBC News' "Meet the Press" that he doesn't "want to think about" not having American support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy interview politics political politician
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy interview politics political politician

Vance berates European leaders as tensions with close allies burst into the open

The vice president used the podium at the high-level security gathering in Munich that had been focusing on the Russian invasion of Ukraine to raise social issues animating many on the American right.
Vice President JD Vance in Munich
Vice President JD Vance in Munich

Ukraine's Zelenskyy has a very bad week thanks to Trump and Putin. Here's why.

As top U.S. officials arrive at the Munich Security Conference, the realities of Russia's momentum, coupled with Washington’s U-turn, have led to a clear mood shift in Kyiv.
Ukrainian soldiers prepare for frontline rotation near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian soldiers prepare for frontline rotation near Pokrovsk

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