
GOP Lawmaker Strikes A Totally Different Tone On Putin Compared To Trump
Huff PostLOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Roger Wicker on Tuesday said Vladimir Putin should be “in jail for the rest of his life, if not executed,” as President Donald Trump appears to be seeking closer ties with the Russian leader. In an interview with CNN’s Manu Raju, Wicker, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, said Putin can’t be trusted, adding that he has “violated every tenet of international law.” “Putin is a war criminal and should be in jail for the rest of his life, if not executed,” Wicker said. He also said that the Russians will try to do 'anything to… pic.twitter.com/6LgiyMrSJz — Manu Raju February 18, 2025 Top officials from Trump’s administration, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Tuesday met with a Russian delegation in Saudi Arabia to discuss, among other things, ending the war in Ukraine, following a 90-minute call between Trump and Putin last week. Last week, the GOP senator told Politico that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made a “rookie mistake” when he undercut Ukraine’s bargaining position with Russia ahead of any peace talks.
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Zelensky claims Putin 'influences' White House policy with propaganda and says US officials 'take him at his word' - as peace talks between Russia and Trump administration begin
Daily Mail
Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: Zelenskyy agrees to limited ceasefire after phone call with Trump
The Hindu
Zelensky denies ‘pressure’ on Russia concessions as Trump lauds ‘very good’ call with Ukraine president
Hindustan Times
'Naïve and gullible' Trump just got outfoxed by Putin again: conservative outlet
Raw Story
Day After Trump-Putin Call, Ukraine's Zelensky Dials US President
ABP News
Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy to speak with Trump after U.S. President’s ceasefire talks with Putin
The Hindu
Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire after Vladimir Putin-Donald Trump 90-minute phone call
Hindustan Times
Zelenskyy to dial Trump a day after US president's ceasefire talks with Putin
India Today
Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin
NPR
After Putin, Trump speaks to Zelenskyy: Calls aimed to align Russia, Ukraine needs
India TodayTrump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire, but Zelenskyy is skeptical that Russia is ready for peace
Associated Press
Trump-Putin phone call likely this week amid Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Hindustan Times
‘Not time for war’: PM Modi’s message for Putin; warns Ukraine’s Zelensky talks with allies will ‘bear no fruit’, until…
Live Mint
Trump asks Putin to ‘spare’ Ukrainians, Zelensky slams Russian president of ‘sabotaging diplomatic efforts’
Live Mint
US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says
India Today
Zelenskyy rips Putin for truce terms: Doesn't want it but scared to tell Trump
India Today
US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says
India Today
Trump says Ukrainian troops 'vulnerable', requests Putin to spare their lives
India Today
Putin is too SCARED to tell Trump he wants to 'continue with war and keep killing Ukrainians', Zelensky says as world waits for Russia's to make call on 30-day ceasefire deal
Daily Mail
Putin voices doubts over a U.S.-proposed ceasefire with Ukraine, and sets conditions
NPR
Is Zelensky a disliked dictator or a popular hero?
The Economist
Trump invites Zelensky back to White House after agreeing to 'total ceasefire' as he reveals Putin talks and vows to get the war 'over with'
Daily Mail)
From calling Putin 'thug' to demanding apology from Zelenskyy: How Rubio turned Trumpist
Firstpost
'Went through a hell of a lot with me': How Trump boasts about Putin ties
Raw Story
'It's stupid!' Dem lawmaker puts Trump on notice that he's risking his coveted peace prize
Raw Story
'There is something off': NYT columnist anticipates 'dirty deal' between Trump and Putin
Raw StoryTrump weighs new sanctions on Russia, days after pausing military aid to Ukraine
LA Times
After Trump’s fiery row with Zelenskyy, Russia heaps praise on US leader
Al Jazeera)
Zelenskyy's chief of staff, US NSA Waltz hold phone call, agree to further talks
Firstpost)
Russia says it’s ‘positive’ about Ukraine talks as Zelenskyy reaches out to Trump for lasting peace
Firstpost)
'Very hard to watch': Sunak slams Trump over on-camera spat, says 'wrong’ to treat Zelenskyy that way'
FirstpostKremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian decree bans Zelenskyy from talks with Putin
Associated PressZelenskyy calls Oval Office spat with Trump ’regrettable,’ says he’s ready to work for Ukraine peace
The Hindu
Can Zelenskyy negotiate with Putin? Ukrainian decree prohibits his meeting with Russian President
India TV NewsKremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian decree bans Zelensky from talks with Putin
LA TimesTrump says Zelenskyy wants peace and is ready to accept a minerals deal after White House blowup
Associated Press
JD Vance Names Exact Moment Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Went 'Off The Rails'
Huff Post
Trump ‘declining’ to engage in US-Ukraine mineral deal talks until Zelensky ‘goes in front of cameras and…’
Hindustan Times
The Oval Office showdown left Putin holding a trump card in the Ukraine War
Live Mint)
Elon Musk calls for removing Zelenskyy from power in Ukraine, pitches for 'amnesty in a neutral country'
Firstpost
Democrats condemn Trump’s pause on aid to Ukraine as Zelensky is hit with vicious attacks on X
The Independent
What really lies behind Trump’s fury with Zelensky – and what it means for Ukraine
The Independent
Worst Statement: Trump As Zelenskyy Says End Of Russia-Ukraine War 'Very, Very Far Away'
ABP News
Trump Pauses Aid To Ukraine After Oval Office Blowout With Zelenskyy
Huff Post
Zelenskyy calls his Oval Office spat with Trump 'regrettable' and says he's ready to work for peace
New Indian Express
Trump's peace plan is punish Zelenskyy and reward Putin?
India Today
How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for blowup with Zelenskyy
New Indian Express
Crushing blow for Zelensky as high-profile Ukraine ally gives very surprising take on Trump showdown
Daily Mail
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump warns Zelensky ‘won’t be around very long’ if he does not end war
The Independent
What really lies behind Trump’s fury with Zelensky – and what it means for Ukraine
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