Monday marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine as tensions swirl around peace talks. Israel pauses hostage and prisoner transfers, saying Hamas is making a spectacle out them. Pope Francis remains in critical condition.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, the war in Ukraine, Vice President J.D. Vance's speech during the Security Conference in Munich,

Hamas releases 6 hostages in latest swap; Bibas family confirms Shiri's remains have been returned; Pope Francis in critical condition; Russia says preparations underway for meeting between Putin and Trump.

Trump is also making his second administration's first forays on the diplomatic front with calls to Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy on ending the 3-year-old war that began in February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine.

Israel says the ceasefire will end unless Hamas frees hostages by Saturday. Also: the US teacher held in Russia for four years is freed, and remembering the child chimney sweep whose death changed England's labour laws.

Rubio says ending Russia's war in Ukraine will require concessions from all sides and that Europe will be part of talks.

Trump suggests that Ukraine may be to blame for conflict with Russia; Palestinians flee northern West Bank amid Israeli crackdown on militants; Hamas says more hostages will be released; Winter storm heads for East Coast.

Just after being released from Hamas captivity in Gaza, Sasha Troufanov was visited by Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar who helped him don Tefillin for the first time in his life.

Trump could order new tariffs Wednesday; American who was detained in Russia returns to U.S.; Israel and Hamas accuse each other of ceasefire violations; Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

The dramatic statement comes as Moscow continues to position itself as a mediator in the Israel-Gaza conflict while maintaining relations with Hamas.

The armed wing of militant group Hamas said on Friday it will release Israeli hostages Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, Tal Shoham, Omer Wenkert, Hisham al-Sayed and Avera Mengisto on Saturday.

What else is on the table: Russia appeared to use the talks to cater ... Track Trump’s actions since he took office. Hamas’s chief negotiator said yesterday that militants intended to hand ...