Talk us through the details then of this planned Israeli operation in Gaza, what it would involve and why the push back. Good morning. Yes, this plan that was authorized in the early hours of Friday doesn't appear close to implementation.For that, we would expect to see the mobilization of potentially tens of thousands of troops as reinforcements. Nonetheless, it set off a surge of condemnation over the weekend, both internationally and domestically, with Israelis, both to Netanyahu's right and left saying ...

President Trump is formally welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin to American soil, announcing that he is hosting him in Alaska this upcoming Friday. Now, it's important to note that the president had initially set a deadline for Putin of this last Friday to enter into a ceasefire and effectively end his war against Ukraine, but well, that deadline came and went with no mention of it by President Trump. and instead he announced on Friday night that he was going to welcome Putin here to the American hom ...

We've just learned that the White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Vladimir Zalinski to that highstakes meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska. That's according to a senior US official and three people briefed on the internal discussions. It will be Trump and Putin's first meeting since Trump retook office and Putin's first visit to US soil since 2015.And the stakes could not be higher for everyone involved. The New York Times reports, quote, "Russia has shown no s ...

Vladimir Putin is understood to have offered a limited ceasefire in the air and at sea ahead of the planned summit. An even more dramatic breakthrough is also possible, sources say https://t.co/YGcL7Df9M9 ...

As parachutes of aid plunged to the ground in Gaza, a crude and dangerous delivery. Today, an aid crate crushing to death 14-year-old Muhammad Eid. Desperation like this knows no limits.Dozens crowding this balcony before it collapses unclear how many were injured. "We're powerless," says Malik Abua. "We're calling on the international community to protect us from Netanyahu." The Israeli prime minister's latest plan, a new military push to take over Gaza.The UN calling it a dangerous escalation. Germany tak ...

This was supposed to be the week when Trump was supposed to deliver on his big ultimatum for Vladimir Putin. End the war in Ukraine or else face new crippling economic sanctions. That was the ultimatum.What Trump did instead though is bow completely to Putin. Today, Trump announced that he would be meeting with the Russian president face to face next Friday in Alaska on US soil. An added bonus for the Russians.But wait, there's more. Earlier today, when asked of whether Ukraine, who was invaded by Russia th ...

Gabe Gutierrez is back with us from the White House. We're also joined by former US ambassador to Russia and MSNBC international affairs analyst Michael McFall and staff writer for the Atlantic and Applebomb. Um, thank you all for being part of this conversation.Gabe, first, do we expect those new sanctions to go into effect today before a meeting is finalized. Are they being used sort of as a bargaining chip to get Putin to the table. >> Well, that Anna is a huge question at this point.You're right that uh ...

Is your deadline still standing for Vladimir Putin to agree to a cease fire tomorrow or is that fluid now. It's going to be up to him and we're going to we're going to see what he has to say. It's going to be up to him very disappointed.For more, let's bring in Bloomberg's Tony Halpin out of Dubai. Morning, Tony. Happy Friday to you.We just heard from the president that he says that he could meet Putin soon, even without Zelensky. Is that a sign of more capitulation to come from the U.S. at this now bilater ...

Geopolitical Landscape & Diplomacy - A meeting between President Trump and President Putin is anticipated, with potential inclusion of Ukraine's President Zelensky, though conditions for Zelensky's participation remain unmet [1][2][3][4] - The US administration is pushing for Ukraine's President Zelensky to be part of the summit [1] - President Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire or face economic sanctions is expiring [2] - President Trump indicated Zelensky doesn't necessarily have to be part of the meeting, a shift from earlier White House statements [3][4] - President Putin wants to regain credibility and be admitted back to the table [6] Military & Security Assistance - The US has increased military assistance to Ukraine [6] - American weapons provided through NATO allies send a message of continued US military support to Ukraine [12] - Russia is advancing on the ground, albeit slowly and at a high cost [16][17] - Ukraine is targeting military assets deep inside Russia with success [16] Sanctions & Economic Pressure - President Trump threatened secondary sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire isn't reached [2][10] - The timing of potential sanctions appears more flexible [12] - The US has already imposed sanctions on India for buying Russian oil and put tariffs on India [11] Ceasefire & Negotiations - Discussions are expected to initially focus on a ceasefire, considered achievable [8][9] - A comprehensive ceasefire (air, land, and sea) could halt the conflict [10] - Issues like NATO membership, territorial compensation, and reparations are considered long-term discussion points [10] - Ukrainians are weary of the war and increasingly support a negotiated end, but they don't want to give up territory [13][14][15]

Kelly O'Donnell at the White House. Kelly, in listening to the questions there, largely focused on what could be a meeting as early as next week between President Trump, President Putin, and President Zalinski with the goal of trying to bring the war there to an end. And the president was asked about the deadline that he imposed, saying that he would impose tariffs this week if this war did not end on Russia. He was asked about that.Does that deadline hold. He said, "Well, that's up to him." Meaning Putin w ...