NATO vows support for Ukraine as U.S.-Russia peace talks stall

During a meeting with NATO ministers in Brussels, Secretary-General Mark Rutte vowed continued support for Ukraine as U.S.-Russia peace talks appeared to stall. Rutte accused Russia and its allies of trying to “tear up the global rules,

A US-backed peace plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine stalls | The Excerpt

A recent push by the Trump administration to reignite peace talks in Russia's war on Ukraine has led to a flurry of diplomacy to get the main players to the negotiating table. Now on the doorstep of what will be the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, are we any closer to an end to the war?

NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte brushed off fresh concern about the United States’ commitment to the military organization on the eve of a meeting of allied foreign ministers focused on Russia’s war

NATO allies gather in Brussels after inconclusive Ukraine peace talks in Moscow

Almost all of NATO's foreign ministers gathered in Brussels Wednesday, a day after inconclusive Ukraine peace talks between the U.S. and President Vladimir Putin, and as European officials struggled f

Putin highlights risks of Nato expansion, emphasizes Ukraine must not threaten Russian security

Ukraine's desire to join Nato is rooted in its pursuit of reliable security guarantees. With a smaller military and defence budget compared to Russia, Ukrainian officials argue that Nato offers the best protection available.
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Ukraine's NATO membership 'key question' in US-Russia talks: Kremlin

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (both not pictured) at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia on Aug 7, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Alexander Nemenov) … see more
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NATO chief urges allies to send message to Putin by buying more US arms for Ukraine

NATO’s secretary general referenced the recent explosion on a Polish train route used by allies for delivering weapons to Ukraine.

Former NATO ambassador on whether Russia might consider the latest Ukraine peace deal

Will Russia accept a modified proposal to end the war in Ukraine? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former NATO Ambassador Kurt Volker.

Lessons From Ukraine: How NATO Can Prepare for Future Conflicts

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna spoke with Newsweek about Russia, Ukraine, and NATO's preparations for future conflict.

Lasting peace in Ukraine may hinge on independent monitors – yet Trump’s 28-point plan barely mentions them

Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, will force the warring parties any closer to a resolution in the grinding, nearly four-year-long conflict. Yet even if negotiators can broker a welcome deal to stop the current fighting,
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