The Russian President argued that established principles of international security state that the safety of one nation cannot come at the cost of another.

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 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?

Once again there is an impasse in the attempts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. A five-hour meeting in the Kremlin between the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and the US team led by Donald Trump’s envoys, businessmen Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, has failed to make any significant progress.

After being blindsided by President Donald Trump’s 28-point plan last month, some Europeans have expressed extreme disquiet at being apparently sidelined in talks.

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

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was expected to miss Wednesday's meeting, which will unfold during high-stakes negotiations in Moscow and in Europe about Ukraine’s future.

The most effective way to pressure Russia is through continuous weapons deliveries to Ukraine and strict economic sanctions, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said ahead of the North Atlantic Council meeting at the level of foreign ministers.

In a stark message to Moscow, NATO member states have committed to spending at least US $1 billion per month on U.S.-made weapons and ammunition destined for Ukraine — beginning next month. (newspointapp.

The European Union has unveiled a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine over the next two years.

But if Europe suddenly decides to fight and starts, we are ready right now,” Putin told reporters, according to Russia’s Interfax news agency. The Russian leader’s remarks come as tensions remain high with NATO countries amid the ongoing Ukraine War.