Trump's envoy meets Putin for ceasefire ...

After President Trump's criticism of Putin, Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, in heaviest single bombardment of the war. Also: Taiwan begins biggest war games, and what do emojis say about us? 

President Trump and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, have met for a 2nd time to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. Also: King Charles and president Macron toast “ever closer” UK-France ties. 

A new malaria treatment designed for babies is expected to be rolled out in Africa within weeks. Also: Fresh warnings of the dangers linked to aid distribution sites in Gaza, and a look at the rise of e-sports. 

Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president, to meet Vladimir Putin, his Russian counterpart, whether or not a ceasefire is in place. 

Donald Trump threatened Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, with “high levels of taxes, tariffs and sanctions” if he does not “make a deal” to end the war in Ukraine. 

Donald Trump said his phone call with Vladimir Putin went “very well” and claimed that ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine would begin “immediately”. 

Marco Rubio, America’s secretary of state, said that “the next few days” will show whether Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, is serious about peace in Ukraine. 

President Donald Trump says he’s not happy with Russian President Vladimir Putin after a weekend of strikes on Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump says he’s delaying a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union. A new controversial aid group is set to start delivering help to people in Ga ... Show More

Ukraine and its allies have condemned President Trump's decision to suspend all military aid to Kyiv, but Russia has praised the move. Ukrainian politicians said Washington was pushing Kyiv towards capitulation. The Kremlin described the move as the best contribution to what it c ... Show More

The US President's patience is running thin. Washington's efforts to end the war in Ukraine are making little progress, and the Trump administration is threatening to walk away. Will the warning push Russia and Ukraine to engage seriously to end the conflict now in its third year ... Show More

A.M. Edition for Feb. 14. Vice President JD Vance tells the Journal that the U.S. could send troops to Ukraine if Moscow fails to negotiate to end the war there in good faith. But President Trump’s decision to hold direct talks with Russia is a win for President Vladimir Putin, a ... Show More

First: That was President Trump's message to Russia's Vladimir Putin this morning. It was a rare rebuke after Russia launched a new wave of deadly strikes on Kyiv hours after Trump claimed Putin was ready to make a deal. Is there still a pathway to peace?  Plus: President Trump s ... Show More