As President Donald Trump works to strike a deal to end the three-year war in Ukraine, an important piece of the negotiations for the president has revolved around accessing rare earth elements from the war-torn country as compensation for American military support.

European nations are rushing to spend more as America threatens to withdraw its longstanding protection.

China's President Xi Jinping affirmed his "no limits" partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, China's state media reported, on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The United States voted against a Ukrainian-drafted United Nations resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine.

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on Thursday dodged a question on whether Russian President Putin was a dictator. The question came during a White House press briefing. This comes as President Trump this week referred to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as a dictator.

A mix of stories lead Friday's newspaper front pages, including the latest in the rift between the US and Ukraine.

Ukraine holds trillions of dollars worth of rare earth elements, which are critical for the modern high-tech economy.

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, has gained significant access to Vladimir Putin's inner circle through his personal relationships.

The tiny former Soviet republic’s determination not to be cowed by the Kremlin could provide a template for the west on how to hold back the tide of subversion and corruption

Russia is open for economic cooperation with the U.S., President Vladimir Putin' new special envoy on international economic cooperation said in response to President Donald Trump's call for "major economic development transactions with Russia".

Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) joins Meet the Press for an exclusive interview to discuss how President Trump is trying to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.

It's been a week that has upended traditional alliances, left Europe and Ukraine scrambling to respond, raised fears for European security and put Russia where it wants to be: at the top table of global politics,