Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Kyiv ‘geared up for clear and honest work’ as U.S. pushes for progress on peace plan
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outside the West Wing of the White House on October 17, 2025, in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images News | Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that Kyiv is “geared up for clear and honest work” to develop a peace plan […]
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What a Ukraine peace plan could mean for Europe’s defense boom
The bull run on European defense stocks isn’t over, market watchers say — whether or not officials find a way to finally put a stop to the war in Ukraine. On Tuesday, Axios reported that a secret peace deal was being drawn up by Washington and Moscow, with some outlets reporting a breakthrough could be […]
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Ukraine under pressure amid reports Russia and U.S. have devised a secret peace plan
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Ukraine could face some tough choices amid reports that the U.S. and Russia have secretly formulated […]
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Russia was smug about Trump-Putin talks. Now they’re on hold, Moscow’s anxious
Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 15, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko | Afp | Getty Images Russia scrambled on Wednesday to salvage the prospect of in-person talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin after they were unceremoniously put on hold. Trump said on Tuesday that he didn’t want “to have a wasted meeting” […]
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European markets set to open higher, building on positive momentum
The London skyline is seen from the Shard, the tallest building in the European Union, as the sun sets on March 28, 2017 in London, England. Jack Taylor | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks are set to open higher on Tuesday, continuing positive momentum built at the start of the week on the back […]
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CNBC Daily Open: All you need for a rally is a good iPhone
Consumers experience the iPhone 17 in an Apple store in Shanghai, China on October 13, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Critics’ displeasure at the iPhone 17 Pro’s fluorescent orange color aside, Apple’s “Cosmic Orange” smartphone has charmed fans — and investors. The newest iPhone 17 series, which includes the base iPhone 17 […]
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Trump calls for Ukraine to be ‘cut up’ after tense meeting with Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 17, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a shift in support toward Russia’s Vladimir Putin as he looks for a quick end to the war in Ukraine, likely striking fear into Ukrainian […]
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Trump urged Zelenskyy to cut a deal with Putin or risk facing destruction, FT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 17, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept Russia’s terms for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine in a White House meeting on Friday, warning that President […]
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Trump says he’s having ‘lengthy’ phone call with Putin
President Donald Trump said that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin began a “lengthy” phone call Thursday morning. The call comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House, as Kyiv seeks more U.S. support in its war against Russia. “I am speaking to President Putin […]
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Trump to meet Ukraine leader Zelenskyy at White House on Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., Sept. 23, 2025. Alexander Drago | Reuters President Donald Trump is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House this week, NBC News reported Monday. The meeting was […]
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