France called an emergency meeting of European leaders in Paris after the continent was left reeling by its first encounter with Trump’s team at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend. European leaders were stunned as senior U.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday about ending the war in Ukraine.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance's remarks in Munich came amid European allies' alarm over President Donald Trump’s decision to begin peace talks with Russia. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.

Sunday's election comes as Germany and the rest of Europe grapple with the new Trump administration, the Russia-Ukraine war and security across the continent. Election workers in Munich are preparing to count postal votes by spreading pink envelopes on a big table.

MTG announced in November, 2024 she would be the chair of the DOGE oversight subcommittee. After the announcement, MTG bought shares in Tesla. Does anyone think she can conduct oversight of Elon Musk and DOGE, while having a financial interest in Musk’s company? Yes, I know all Congressmen own stock. But did they buy that stock after they become aware of whom they oversee? Vice President Vance stated, “Shutting people out of the political process protects nothing.” This was in his speech in Munich. But he, his boss and his party are intent on revenge and retribution of their political enemies as to shut them out of the political process. The Trump/Putin “peace talks” to end the Ukraine war started by a Russia will exclude Ukraine. Trump wants Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as “payback” for providing military equipment to fight a communist foe. He didn't ask Israel for “payback” for weapons used to defend itself against Islamic foes intent on total destruction of Israel. By the way, Russia does not want to destroy Ukraine, just return it to communism. Trump used his influence as President to make money selling Trump coins and other Trump products. The offers, by e-mail, had the Presidential logo. Trump sold unregulated cryptocurrency, making millions, before signing an executive order to draft cryptocurrency regulations. Trump has a financial stake from LIV Golf, including tournaments at his golf courses. He used the Oval Office earlier this month to “negotiate” a merger between the PGA and Saudi Arabian LIV Golf, which will further his financial interest in LIV Golf. Jared Kushner got unrestricted billions from Saudi Arabia to invest in April, 2021. He left The White House Jan. 20, 2021. Negotiations with Saudi Arabia had to have started much earlier. Other than real estate, he has no investment management experience; Kushner has “earned” at least $80 million. The “Biden Crime Family” was investigated ad nauseum because it allegedly earned $10 million. The taxpayers paid unaccounted millions for finding nothing. Trump Jr. joined the advisory board drone maker Unusual Machines on Nov. 27, 2024. It sells drone products to the Pentagon. Trump Jr. owns 331,580 shares. The stock price immediately doubled. From 2013 to 2018, Hunter Biden served on Burisma's Board of Directors. Burisma does not sell anything to the U.S. government. It is not known if Hunter Biden owned stock in Burisma. Repeating from above, the taxpayers paid unaccounted millions for finding nothing in an ad nauseum investigation.

The future of Ukraine hangs in the balance as U.S. officials head to Saudi Arabia to begin direct negotiations with Moscow over ending the war, leaving Kyiv and its European allies scrambling to come up with a strategy for their own security.

Top Trump administration officials meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Munich as U.S. allies try to follow mixed messages from the White House. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the country’s position in negotiating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

The future of Ukraine is set to dominate discussions at the Munich Security Conference. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

The future of Ukraine hangs in the balance as U.S. officials head to Saudi Arabia to begin direct negotiations with Moscow over ending the war, leaving Kyiv and its European allies scrambling to come up with a strategy for their own security.

In his second major speech in Europe this week, the vice president will address the Munich Security Conference, just after President Trump said he would start talks with Russia over the war in Ukraine.

US envoy makes remarks during Munich Security Conference Zelenksiy says Europe can no longer bank on US protection US asks Europeans for contributions to Ukraine guarantees G7 foreign ministers vow to seek durable Ukraine peace with security guarantees MUNICH,