The ‘perfect’ phone call that came years before Trump and Zelensky’s Oval Office row
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The ‘perfect’ phone call that came years before Trump and Zelensky’s Oval Office row

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A meeting between Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump became heated this week — but their relationship began long before the Oval Office row. open image in gallery Trump and Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House on February 28 A look at the evolution of Trump and Zelensky’s relationship over the years: ‘Perfect’ phone call In July 2019, Zelensky was anxious for a meeting with Trump at the White House, one of the Ukrainian leader’s top foreign policy priorities at the time. Zelensky invited Trump to visit Ukraine, to which Trump responded, ”I will.” That trip came up again Friday, when Vance told Zelensky, “You went to Pennsylvania and campaigned for the opposition.” Zelensky’s September trip was not billed as political, though, and Trump’s election opponent was Vice President Kamala Harris, not Biden. He called America’s support for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion “a very worthy thing to do.” And, when pressed about having called Zelensky a dictator, Trump responded: “Did I say that?

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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
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1 day, 19 hours ago

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 has been 'influencing' White House policy with propaganda about the Ukraine war, Volodymyr Zelensky claimed last night. In an interview released as peace talks began, the Ukrainian president pointed to a 'pattern' of high-level officials in Donald Trump's administration taking Vladimir Putin at his word – including claims that Kyiv did not want the war to end. Russia has …

Talks to manage Russia-Ukraine war ‘somewhat under control’: Donald Trump
3 days, 11 hours ago

Talks to manage Russia-Ukraine war ‘somewhat under control’: Donald Trump

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that efforts to prevent further escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine are "somewhat under control", with the comments coming hours after his special envoy Steve Witkoff praised Vladimir Putin as a "great" leader. US president Donald Trump said that "rational discussions" and maintaining good relations with Putin and Zelensky are key …

Trump confident of ending Ukraine war after partial peace deal: We're doing well
5 days, 19 hours ago

Trump confident of ending Ukraine war after partial peace deal: We're doing well

India Today  

Following Donald Trump's calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US President on Friday expressed confidence that the partial ceasefire agreement would lead to lasting peace between the two warring nations. In a significant development, Trump brokered a 30-day partial peace deal between Zelenskyy and Putin, in which the Ukrainian President agreed to his …

Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to step up weapons supply and keep pressuring Russia
6 days, 3 hours ago

Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to step up weapons supply and keep pressuring Russia

Firstpost  

Russia has said it will not accept the presence of any NATO troops in Ukraine but Washington has not yet indicated whether it would be willing to provide a security backstop President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU leaders Thursday to step up weapon supplies to Ukraine and keep pressuring Russia, as top military brass gathered in London to thrash out plans …

Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: Zelenskyy agrees to limited ceasefire after phone call with Trump
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6 days, 14 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: Zelenskyy agrees to limited ceasefire after phone call with Trump

The Hindu  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed Wednesday to a limited ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, as U.S. President Donald Trump suggested during a call with the embattled country’s leader that he consider American ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to ensure their long-term security. Mr. Trump told Mr. Zelenskyy that the U.S. could be “very helpful in running those plants with its …

After talks with Putin and Zelenskyy, is Trump closer to ending Ukraine war?
6 days, 14 hours ago

After talks with Putin and Zelenskyy, is Trump closer to ending Ukraine war?

Firstpost  

Following an hour-long phone call with Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to a 30-day halt on strikes on energy assets in Russia. Ukraine agrees to partial ceasefire After holding an hour-long phone call with Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to a partial ceasefire with Russia focused on “energy and other civilian infrastructure.” He added that it is the …

Trump-Zelenskyy phone call: Ukraine agrees to halt strikes on energy, civilian targets
6 days, 17 hours ago

Trump-Zelenskyy phone call: Ukraine agrees to halt strikes on energy, civilian targets

Firstpost  

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke on a phone call on Wednesday for the first time since a tense White House meeting three weeks ago. The White House said that the two leaders had agreed to a partial ceasefire to halt Ukrainian attacks on energy targets. I thanked him for a good and productive start to the work of the …

Zelensky denies ‘pressure’ on Russia concessions as Trump lauds ‘very good’ call with Ukraine president
6 days, 17 hours ago

Zelensky denies ‘pressure’ on Russia concessions as Trump lauds ‘very good’ call with Ukraine president

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he was “not under any pressure” from US President Donald Trump to make concessions to Russia during discussions on ending the Russian invasion. That's a fact," Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists after speaking with Donald Trump, who shared details of his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week. Trump-Zelensky phone call Trump …

Trump says Ukraine truce bid 'on track' after Zelensky call
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6 days, 18 hours ago

Trump says Ukraine truce bid 'on track' after Zelensky call

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President Donald Trump hailed a "very good" call with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday, a day after Russia's Vladimir Putin agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Kyiv's power plants. Trump said efforts to secure a full ceasefire in Russia's three-year-old invasion remained "on track" despite the fact that his call with Putin failed to produce any broader peace deal. …

Zelenskyy agrees to 30-day limited ceasefire with Putin after Trump call
6 days, 19 hours ago

Zelenskyy agrees to 30-day limited ceasefire with Putin after Trump call

India Today  

Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off limits to attack. “One of the first steps towards fully ending the war could be ending strikes on energy and other …

Jimmy Fallon Nails 2 Troubling Points About Trump Phone Call With Putin
1 week ago

Jimmy Fallon Nails 2 Troubling Points About Trump Phone Call With Putin

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jimmy Fallon cast a jaundiced eye Tuesday on the phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. “Both sides said the call went well, which makes sense because they’re both on the same side,” the “Tonight Show” host cracked. “And nothing makes me feel safe like a happy …

Trump and Zelenskyy wrap up call a day after talks with Russia about possible ceasefire
1 week ago

Trump and Zelenskyy wrap up call a day after talks with Russia about possible ceasefire

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke for about an hour Wednesday morning, the U.S. leader said, a day after he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Zelenskyy said earlier that a vow by Mr. Putin not to attack energy infrastructure was “very much at odds with reality” following an overnight barrage of drone strikes across the …

'We're very much on track': Trump says had 'good' call with Zelenskyy
1 week ago

'We're very much on track': Trump says had 'good' call with Zelenskyy

Firstpost  

Zelenskyy was being briefed about Tuesday’s 90-minute call between Trump and Putin that saw the Kremlin leader agree to a limited 30-day halt on strikes against Ukraine’s power grid. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he had a “very good call” with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, adding that he sought to “align both Russia and Ukraine in terms …

Donald Trump says ceasefire talks ‘on track’ after ‘very good’ call with Ukraine’s Zelensky
1 week ago

Donald Trump says ceasefire talks ‘on track’ after ‘very good’ call with Ukraine’s Zelensky

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke for about an hour on Wednesday, a day after the former spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Hours before his conversation with US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his anticipation of gaining further insight into Trump's Tuesday call with Putin. Russian strikes on civilian areas in …

Day After Trump-Putin Call, Ukraine's Zelensky Dials US President
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1 week ago

Day After Trump-Putin Call, Ukraine's Zelensky Dials US President

ABP News  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday held a telephone call with Donald Trump to discuss the details of the US President's conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "The president of Ukraine is having a conversation by telephone with US President Donald Trump," Zelensky's spokesman Sergiy Nykyforov said, according to news agency AFP. Speaking after the conversation, US President Donald Trump …

Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy to speak with Trump after U.S. President’s ceasefire talks with Putin
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1 week ago

Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy to speak with Trump after U.S. President’s ceasefire talks with Putin

The Hindu  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he plans to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday to hear more about his call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. “We will discuss the details of the next steps with him.” Mr. Zelenskyy said that Mr. Putin’s agreement to stop striking energy infrastructure were “very much at odds with reality” following a …

Zelensky to dial Donald Trump after US President’s call with Putin, warns against concessions to Moscow
1 week ago

Zelensky to dial Donald Trump after US President’s call with Putin, warns against concessions to Moscow

Live Mint  

After Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to temporarily halt attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he would speak with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, March 19. Trump and Putin's two-hour call While declining a 30-day ceasefire, Vladimir Putin told Trump that Russia would temporarily halt strikes on critical infrastructure. Earlier, Putin told Trump …

Zelenskyy To Speak With US President After Trump's Ceasefire Talks With Putin
1 week ago

Zelenskyy To Speak With US President After Trump's Ceasefire Talks With Putin

ABP News  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that he plans to speak with the US President Donald Trump today so that he could hear more about his call with the Russian leader Vladimir Putin. According to AP, Zelenskyy said at a news conference in Helsinki with Finnish President Alexander Stubb that he will contact President Trump today. He also criticised …

Zelenskiy calls for blocking Moscow's attempts to drag out war after Putin-Trump call
1 week ago

Zelenskiy calls for blocking Moscow's attempts to drag out war after Putin-Trump call

Hindustan Times  

By Olena Harmash and Tom Balmforth Zelenskiy calls for blocking Moscow's attempts to drag out war after Putin-Trump call KYIV -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for a full ceasefire on Tuesday, and urged the world to block any attempts by Moscow to drag out its war against Ukraine. Zelenskiy, …

Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire after Vladimir Putin-Donald Trump 90-minute phone call
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1 week ago

Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire after Vladimir Putin-Donald Trump 90-minute phone call

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Russia of "effectively rejecting" US-backed ceasefire proposals after fresh strikes targeted civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who had previously accepted a full ceasefire proposal during talks in Saudi Arabia, criticised Russia’s reluctance to commit to an agreement. During a 90-minute call with US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to …

How to decode a head-spinning few days of Ukraine war diplomacy
1 week ago

How to decode a head-spinning few days of Ukraine war diplomacy

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump’s calls with President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky this week represent the most intense diplomacy aimed at ending the war in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion three years ago. But it’s better than a few weeks ago when he was calling Zelensky a “dictator.” After his calls with Putin and Zelensky, Trump’s dream of a …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ready to halt attacks on energy sites after Trump call
1 week ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ready to halt attacks on energy sites after Trump call

Al Jazeera  

Trump tells Zelenskyy that the US could take ownership of Ukrainian power plants to protect their security. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to support a US proposal to pause attacks on energy targets following a “positive” phone call with US President Donald Trump, a day after the Russian president also accepted the US plan. The purpose of the …

Trump-Putin call: What they agreed to and what’s next for Ukraine war
1 week ago

Trump-Putin call: What they agreed to and what’s next for Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

Putin agreed to a 30-day halt of attacks on energy infrastructure during a call with Trump but did not agree to an immediate ceasefire. Russia and Ukraine are trading blame for continued air attacks on civilian targets in Ukrainian regions Sumy and Donetsk and on energy targets in Russia’s Krasnodar since Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a 30-day halt …

Zelenskyy to dial Trump a day after US president's ceasefire talks with Putin
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1 week ago

Zelenskyy to dial Trump a day after US president's ceasefire talks with Putin

India Today  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would speak to President Donald Trump later on Wednesday and that the United States should monitor any potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, focusing on energy facilities. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily but declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire that President Donald Trump hoped …

Ukraine sees fresh strikes after Putin's call with Trump, Zelenskyy shares photo
1 week ago

Ukraine sees fresh strikes after Putin's call with Trump, Zelenskyy shares photo

India Today  

Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, citing a series of strikes on civilian infrastructure just hours after Moscow agreed only to pause attacks on the energy grid. However, in a 90-minute call with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin refused, insisting that any such deal would be contingent on the …

After Putin, Trump speaks to Zelenskyy: Calls aimed to align Russia, Ukraine needs
1 week ago

After Putin, Trump speaks to Zelenskyy: Calls aimed to align Russia, Ukraine needs

India Today  

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an hour-long conversation on Wednesday morning, following Trump's discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs.” Just completed a very good …

Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin
1 week ago

Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin

NPR  

Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin toggle caption Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with President Trump on Wednesday, following Trump's call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. A statement by national security adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the conversation as "fantastic" and said Trump "fully briefed" …

Trump Holds Phone Call With Putin To Discuss Ukraine Truce, Russia Agrees To Energy Ceasefire
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1 week, 1 day ago

Trump Holds Phone Call With Putin To Discuss Ukraine Truce, Russia Agrees To Energy Ceasefire

ABP News  

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the 30-day ceasefire proposal in Ukraine over a two-and-a-half hour phone call on Tuesday, the White House said. The two world leaders began the highly anticipated call as the US administration is looking to persuade the Russian leader to sign-off on the ceasefire proposal to end the war in Ukraine. …

Donald Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine ceasefire: White House confirms hour-long call ‘going well’
1 week, 1 day ago

Donald Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine ceasefire: White House confirms hour-long call ‘going well’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have begun their much-anticipated phone call to discuss the Ukraine ceasefire. The White House said Tuesday that a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin over a potential ceasefire in Ukraine has started and is going “well”. Tuesday's call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin comes after …

Head-on | Putin and Trump play out the Queen’s Gambit in Ukraine
1 week, 1 day ago

Head-on | Putin and Trump play out the Queen’s Gambit in Ukraine

Firstpost  

How much of Ukraine’s territory that Russia currently holds remains with it permanently could be the focus of the Trump-Putin talks. In 1991, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev received the following pledge from US President George H. Bush and his Secretary of State James Baker III: once the Soviet Union is dissolved, and the Warsaw Pact Powers abolished, NATO will not …

Ukraine Cease-Fire Hinges on Trump Call With Putin
1 week, 1 day ago

Ukraine Cease-Fire Hinges on Trump Call With Putin

Hindustan Times  

President Trump told reporters that he would use his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to save Ukrainian soldiers who are ‘deep in trouble.’ WASHINGTON—President Trump’s hopes of getting Moscow to agree to a 30-day cease-fire with Ukraine are pinned to a phone call planned for Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is likely to push for territorial …

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire, but Zelenskyy is skeptical that Russia is ready for peace
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire, but Zelenskyy is skeptical that Russia is ready for peace

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to hold talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he looks to get buy-in on a U.S. ceasefire proposal that he hopes can create a pathway to ending Russia’s devastating war on Ukraine. And I think we’ll be able to do it.” In preparation for the Trump-Putin call, White House special …

Trump-Putin phone call on Tuesday: Could a secret deal for Ukraine emerge from ‘very good friends’ conversation?
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump-Putin phone call on Tuesday: Could a secret deal for Ukraine emerge from ‘very good friends’ conversation?

Live Mint  

Trump-Putin phone call on Tuesday: All eyes are on Tuesday's scheduled phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as the two leaders prepare to discuss the complex situation in Ukraine. Donald Trump, who has made significant diplomatic moves over the weekend, indicated that the discussion would focus on issues like territorial divisions and energy infrastructure, …

Trump-Putin phone call ends after 2 hours, Ukraine ceasefire likely discussed
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1 week, 1 day ago

Trump-Putin phone call ends after 2 hours, Ukraine ceasefire likely discussed

India Today  

A crucial phone call between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin lasted for over two hours on Tuesday. The talks came days after Trump proposed a 30-day ceasefire plan for the Ukraine war, and Putin said he was "in favour" but wanted details sorted out. The ceasefire proposal was likely discussed between the two leaders as …

Trump-Putin phone call ends after 2 hours, Ukraine ceasefire likely discussed
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1 week, 1 day ago

Trump-Putin phone call ends after 2 hours, Ukraine ceasefire likely discussed

India Today  

A crucial phone call between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin lasted for over two hours on Tuesday. The talks came days after Trump proposed a 30-day ceasefire plan for the Ukraine war, and Putin said he was "in favour" but wanted details sorted out. The ceasefire proposal was likely discussed between the two leaders as …

Trump-Putin call concludes after over 90 minutes of talks amid Zelenskyy's skepticism
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1 week, 1 day ago

Trump-Putin call concludes after over 90 minutes of talks amid Zelenskyy's skepticism

India TV News  

Trump-Putin call concludes after over 90 minutes of talks amid Zelenskyy's skepticism US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a potential 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The US has been seeking Russia's approval on a 30-day ceasefire proposal, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed skepticism over Putin’s willingness to end hostilities. US President Donald Trump and Russian …

President Trump Holds Phone Call with Russia's President About Ukraine War : State of the World from NPR : NPR
1 week, 1 day ago

President Trump Holds Phone Call with Russia's President About Ukraine War : State of the World from NPR : NPR

NPR  

President Trump Holds Phone Call with Russia's President About Ukraine War : State of the World from NPR President Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia held a lengthy phone call on Tuesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. This is part of Trump's efforts to end the Russia's war in Ukraine and while he didn't get a ceasefire …

Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine
1 week, 2 days ago

Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his administration WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a possible pivot point in efforts to end the war in Ukraine and an opportunity for Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy. We want to see if we can bring that war …

Trump-Putin phone call likely this week amid Russia-Ukraine peace talks
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1 week, 2 days ago

Trump-Putin phone call likely this week amid Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Hindustan Times  

The US push for a quick ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia may get more impetus as President Donald Trump might dial Vladimir Putin sometime this week. On Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin had asked Witkoff to convey messages to Trump ahead of a possible phone call and added there was “cautious optimism” about the prospect of a ceasefire …

Trump to speak to Putin as Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees for Ukraine deal
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1 week, 2 days ago

Trump to speak to Putin as Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees for Ukraine deal

India Today  

US President Donald Trump said that he plans to speak with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday to further discussions on ending the war in Ukraine. Moscow has also agreed to the deal “in principle,” but Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that certain conditions must be addressed before signing any agreement to end the three-year war. On March 14, …

What Russia and Ukraine want out of talks, as Trump speaks to Putin Tuesday
1 week, 2 days ago

What Russia and Ukraine want out of talks, as Trump speaks to Putin Tuesday

NPR  

What Russia and Ukraine want out of talks, as Trump speaks to Putin Tuesday toggle caption Aurelien Morissard and Pavel Bednyakov/AP President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as the U.S. pursues a ceasefire deal in Ukraine. The call will follow weeks of intense dialogue about how to end Russia's war on Ukraine, including separate talks …

‘Not time for war’: PM Modi’s message for Putin; warns Ukraine’s Zelensky talks with allies will ‘bear no fruit’, until…
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Not time for war’: PM Modi’s message for Putin; warns Ukraine’s Zelensky talks with allies will ‘bear no fruit’, until…

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a podcast with Lex Fridman has stated that he could 'sit with President Putin, and say that this is not the time for war’. The PM of India also added that ‘Ukraine may hold countless discussions with their allies, but it will bear no fruit.’ As Ukraine continues to face the Russian invasion, President Volodymyr …

Trump asks Putin to ‘spare’ Ukrainians, Zelensky slams Russian president of ‘sabotaging diplomatic efforts’
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump asks Putin to ‘spare’ Ukrainians, Zelensky slams Russian president of ‘sabotaging diplomatic efforts’

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Friday for beleaguered Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of Kursk to “surrender” as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Russian leader of seeking to sabotage a ceasefire initiative. On Friday, Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of undermining diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine, criticizing the Russian leader's reaction to a US-Ukrainian proposal for …

U.S. Envoy Is Taking Putin's Comments On Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal To Trump, Kremlin Official Says
1 week, 5 days ago

U.S. Envoy Is Taking Putin's Comments On Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal To Trump, Kremlin Official Says

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, asking him to convey Moscow’s thoughts to Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday. Putin asked Witkoff late Thursday to give additional messages to U.S. President Donald Trump, Peskov told reporters, …

Beyond Zelenskyy: In the era of Trumpism, Ukraine should find a safe escape
1 week, 5 days ago

Beyond Zelenskyy: In the era of Trumpism, Ukraine should find a safe escape

Firstpost  

If Russia agrees to a settlement with Ukraine, even if the latter loses 20 per cent of its territory, Ukraine should consider itself lucky—with or without Zelenskyy at the helm When I began writing this piece on March 1, it was intended as a commentary on the very public, live-televised humiliation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy by Donald Trump and his understudy, …

Beyond Zelenskyy: In the era of Trumpism, Ukraine should find a safe escape
1 week, 5 days ago

Beyond Zelenskyy: In the era of Trumpism, Ukraine should find a safe escape

Firstpost  

If Russia agrees to a settlement with Ukraine, even if the latter loses 20 per cent of its territory, Ukraine should consider itself lucky—with or without Zelenskyy at the helm The question remains: will Volodymyr Zelenskyy survive as president of Ukraine? First, on March 11, Donald Trump completed 50 days in his second inning of ‘Trumpism’—a period in which he …

Zelenskyy has shifted Trump's angry gaze and put Putin on the defensive
1 week, 5 days ago

Zelenskyy has shifted Trump's angry gaze and put Putin on the defensive

ABC  

In the new poker game of international politics, Donald Trump is dealing the cards and Vladimir Putin has blinked and made a concession. The latest development in a possible ceasefire in Ukraine came after the disastrous meeting Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy had in the White House with Trump. Shifting Trump's angry gaze In Saudi Arabia, Zelenskyy did not commit to any …

US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says
1 week, 5 days ago

US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, asking him to convey Moscow’s thoughts to Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday. Putin asked Witkoff late Thursday to give additional messages to U.S. President Donald Trump, Peskov told reporters, after the Russian …

Zelenskyy rips Putin for truce terms: Doesn't want it but scared to tell Trump
1 week, 5 days ago

Zelenskyy rips Putin for truce terms: Doesn't want it but scared to tell Trump

India Today  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has slammed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the latter's response to the US's 30-day ceasefire, describing it as "manipulative". Calling for more sanctions on Moscow, Zelenskyy further claimed that Putin is actually preparing to reject the truce deal but is afraid to say it directly to US President Donald Trump. "He is in fact preparing …

US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says
1 week, 5 days ago

US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, asking him to convey Moscow’s thoughts to Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday. Putin asked Witkoff late Thursday to give additional messages to U.S. President Donald Trump, Peskov told reporters, after the Russian …

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