The call has raised concerns among some European leaders that Ukraine could effectively be sidelined in any peace negotiations.

President Trump's surprise phone call with Vladimir Putin, just hours later, only added salt to the wound. Why it matters: Europe has been bracing for this moment since the early days of Trump's 2024 campaign.

Fox News host Shannon Bream confronted U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Russian President Vladimir Putin planned to take a "victory lap" because the Kremlin believes President Donald Trump "abandoned Ukraine.

Two of President Donald Trump’s top advisers declined to describe Russia as the aggressor in the war in Ukraine, as the administration seeks Vladimir Putin’s support for a peace deal.

The defense secretary outlined the Trump administration’s expectations as it pushes a negotiated end to the war with Russia.

Remarks by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are fueling concerns that the U.S. will move away from Europe and align with Moscow.

Several NATO allies stressed that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace talks, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the U.S. is betraying Ukraine.

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins questioned White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on any pre-conditions around a possible Trump-Putin meeting and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s comments about Ukraine’s NATO membership.

Vice President JD Vance issued a stark warning to Russia, threatening the potential deployment of U.S. troops to Ukraine—a move that directly undercut Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who was forced into an embarrassing reversal on his earlier remarks.

U.S. President Trump talks to Russian President Putin about Ukraine. Trump characterized it as the start of talks to end the war. U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth told NATO that membership for Ukraine was unrealistic and suggested that Ukraine should abandon hopes of returning to its pre-2014 borders.

Several NATO allies stressed on Thursday that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the United States is betraying the war-ravaged country.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth commented on how the administration views the future of the Ukraine-Russia war, including what concessions might need to be made.