Putin not ‘too thrilled’ about how Ukraine war is going: Donald Trump to ‘very quickly’ meet Russian President
1 day, 8 hours ago

Putin not ‘too thrilled’ about how Ukraine war is going: Donald Trump to ‘very quickly’ meet Russian President

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin isn't very thrilled about the way the war with Ukraine has gone because “it hasn't gone exactly well for him”. Trump said on Monday that he will meet Putin “very quickly” after he takes office next week. When asked about his strategy to end the war, Trump told Newsmax: “Well, there's only one strategy, and it's up to Putin, and I can't imagine he's too thrilled about the way it's gone because it hasn't gone exactly well for him either.” “And I know he wants to meet, and I'm going to meet very quickly,” he added. Trump's incoming national security advisor, US Congressman Mike Waltz, said on Sunday he expected a call between Trump and Putin in “the coming days and weeks”.

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Donald Trump backtracks on pledge to end Ukraine war in 24 hours as special envoy sets 100-day timeline
4 days, 10 hours ago

Donald Trump backtracks on pledge to end Ukraine war in 24 hours as special envoy sets 100-day timeline

ABC  

Donald Trump will aim to end the war in Ukraine within 100 days of re-entering the White House, the president-elect's pick for special peace envoy has said. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a "new chapter" will begin when Mr Trump enters the White House. Trump says he understands Russia's NATO 'feelings' Mr Trump, who has repeatedly said he has good …

Trump says meeting with Putin being planned as fight over Arctic set to begin
4 days, 15 hours ago

Trump says meeting with Putin being planned as fight over Arctic set to begin

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. Trump told the press at Mar-a-Lago that Putin “wants to meet and we are …

Russia responds to Trump's claim he's setting up talks with Putin to 'get that war over with'
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4 days, 20 hours ago

Russia responds to Trump's claim he's setting up talks with Putin to 'get that war over with'

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, the Kremlin said on Friday. Donald Trump, hosting a meeting with Republican governors on Thursday night at Mar-a-Lago, said Vladimir Putin wants to meet with him The president-elect offered no timeline of when that could happen. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would need assurances about its …

Kremlin welcomes the possibility of a meeting between Trump and Putin
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4 days, 21 hours ago

Kremlin welcomes the possibility of a meeting between Trump and Putin

Associated Press  

The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s readiness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a senior Moscow official said Friday. Trump, who has criticized U.S. aid for Ukraine’s war effort, has called Putin “pretty smart” for invading Ukraine and has praised Russia’s military record in historical conflicts. Ukraine is to receive $2 billion in military aid packages after …

‘Putin wants to meet, we are setting it up,’ says Trump
5 days, 5 hours ago

‘Putin wants to meet, we are setting it up,’ says Trump

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to meet him and a meeting is being set up between them Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam, November 2017. As the United States is busy preparing for the President-elect’s inauguration at the White House …

Days before taking office, Trump says Putin wants to meet him
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5 days, 10 hours ago

Days before taking office, Trump says Putin wants to meet him

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday a meeting was being set up between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the Republican offered no timeline for talks between the two leaders. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Trump's return to the White House on January 20 has sparked hope of a diplomatic resolution to end Moscow's invasion of Ukraine that began in …

"He wants to meet": Trump says he's arranging a meeting with Putin
Top News
5 days, 10 hours ago

"He wants to meet": Trump says he's arranging a meeting with Putin

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump said he’s ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding that the pair will seek to get Russia’s war in Ukraine “over with.” Speaking Thursday during a summit of Republican governors, Trump said a meeting was in the works. He’s said that even publicly.” Trump, a frequent critic of President Joe Biden’s support for Ukraine, said …

Ukraine’s president calls Trump ‘strong and unpredictable,’ hopes he will help end ‘hot’ war
1 week, 5 days ago

Ukraine’s president calls Trump ‘strong and unpredictable,’ hopes he will help end ‘hot’ war

LA Times  

Former President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Trump Tower in New York in September. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is “strong and unpredictable,” which can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, Zelensky said it won’t be possible to end the almost three years of war …

Ukraine conflict: Russia sets red lines as Donald Trump prepares to take office
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2 weeks ago

Ukraine conflict: Russia sets red lines as Donald Trump prepares to take office

Live Mint  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized reported proposals from US President-elect Donald Trump’s team regarding the Ukraine conflict, calling them unacceptable. Speaking at a news conference on December 30, Lavrov said, “Judging from numerous leaks and Donald Trump’s interview with Time magazine on December 12, their idea is to suspend hostilities along the line of contact and transfer responsibility for …

How 2025 could bring Putin closer to victory over Europe
2 weeks, 1 day ago

How 2025 could bring Putin closer to victory over Europe

The Independent  

Ordinarily, it’s historians writing after the fact that identify the pivotal dates in wars when the road to victory or defeat becomes clear. Since well before the US election, there has been no doubt that the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House could be decisive for Ukraine’s continuing ability to resist Russia’s onslaught. open image in gallery …

Russia rejects peace proposal being floated around by Trump team to end war in Ukraine, ‘We are not happy…’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia rejects peace proposal being floated around by Trump team to end war in Ukraine, ‘We are not happy…’

Hindustan Times  

Russia’s foreign minister has rejected the peace proposal Donald Trump’s team has floated around to end the war in Ukraine. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reportedly said that Moscow was appalled after learning that Trump and his aides have been considering pushing a peace deal that would allow Ukraine to join NATO. Russia rejects peace proposal being floated around by Trump …

Putin faces new test with Trump’s return
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Putin faces new test with Trump’s return

CNN  

CNN — December 31, 1999: Russian President Boris Yeltsin took to the airwaves to make a surprise announcement, telling his fellow countrymen that he would step aside for his prime minister to take over as president. “ one of the things I want to do and quickly – and President Putin said that he wants to meet with me as …

Putin signals shift on Ukraine War, suggests talks without preconditions
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Putin signals shift on Ukraine War, suggests talks without preconditions

India Today  

In a surprising move, Russian President Vladimir Putin is signalling a potential shift in his stance on the war in Ukraine. The Russian President stated that there are no conditions for starting talks with Ukraine, adding that Moscow is open to negotiations with anyone, including President Volodymyr Zelensky. Despite this olive branch, Putin clarified that any deal could only be …

Vladimir Putin: Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Vladimir Putin: Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We have always said that we are ready for …

Yearender 2024: 'The Beast' makes a triumphant return to the White House
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Yearender 2024: 'The Beast' makes a triumphant return to the White House

India TV News  

The year 2024 witnessed mega elections where the most populated nation- India, neighbouring Pakistan, the oldest democracy- the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Russia and 59 other nations voted. It is also likely that Trump would accept demands by the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to prevent a future Ukrainian NATO membership. And this in turn would also strengthen …

Will Vladimir Putin end the war with Ukraine because of Trump?
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Will Vladimir Putin end the war with Ukraine because of Trump?

India Today  

Russia-Ukraine War: In a significant shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a potential change in his approach to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking on Russian state TV, Putin declared that there are no preconditions for starting talks with Ukraine, adding that Moscow is ready to negotiate with anyone, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, Putin made it clear …

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office. Asked about soaring inflation, Mr. Putin said that "inflation is a worrying signal," and that price rises for foods such as butter and meat are "unpleasant". …

Putin Claims He Is Open To Talk To Trump As He Boasts About Gains In Ukraine
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin Claims He Is Open To Talk To Trump As He Boasts About Gains In Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the ouster of key ally Bashar Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s prestige, as he held his annual news conference and call-in show Thursday. He mockingly challenged Ukraine’s allies to a “high-tech duel,” suggesting that Moscow could give advance …

Putin signals no rush to end Ukraine war in marathon TV appearance
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin signals no rush to end Ukraine war in marathon TV appearance

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared in no hurry to seek an end to the war in Ukraine during his annual set-piece television event Thursday, seeking instead to project Russia’s strength despite President-elect Donald Trump’s stated goal of achieving a quick peace. Any attempt at brokering peace faces significant obstacles, with analysts saying that Putin believes he is winning the war …

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia. Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia Russia's T-72 tanks drive during military drills held at a firing range amid Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the southern …

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities. "We have always said that we are ready for negotiations and compromises," Putin said, after saying that Russian forces, advancing across the …

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

New Indian Express  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office. Asked about Trump's overtures regarding a possible peace deal, Putin said he would welcome a meeting with the incoming Republican. The Kremlin recently welcomed Trump's sharp …

Putin plans to meet Bashar al-Assad, says Russia not defeated in Syria
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Putin plans to meet Bashar al-Assad, says Russia not defeated in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Vladimir Putin says he has not met the deposed Syrian ruler since he fled Damascus for the Russian capital. President Vladimir Putin says Russia has not been defeated in Syria after rebel groups ousted his ally and longtime leader, Bashar al-Assad, earlier this month. In his first public comments on the subject on Thursday, Putin said he had not yet …

Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference

CNN  

CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin put a positive spin on a spate of recent setbacks Thursday, insisting in a marathon news conference that Russia had accomplished its mission in Syria and was winning the war in Ukraine. “You asked what we can offer, or what I can offer to the newly elected President Trump when we meet,” Putin said …

Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, other European capitals
4 weeks ago

Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, other European capitals

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Ukraine envoy will travel to Kyiv and several other European capitals in early January as the next administration tries to bring a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war, according to two sources with knowledge of the trip's planning. President-elect Donald Trump Retired Lieutenant-General Keith Kellogg, who is set to serve as Trump's special envoy for Ukraine …

What Trump’s threat to withdraw from NATO means for Ukraine War
4 weeks, 1 day ago

What Trump’s threat to withdraw from NATO means for Ukraine War

Firstpost  

Any indication that the West, especially the US, is ready to blink, whatever the reason and circumstances, could strengthen Russia’s morale and strengthen President Vladimir Putin’s position within and outside Moscow In Paris, where he held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, US President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that the Ukraine War required closure speedier than …

Kremlin ‘agrees’ with Trump as he calls Biden’s ATACMS nod to Ukraine a ‘foolish decision’
1 month ago

Kremlin ‘agrees’ with Trump as he calls Biden’s ATACMS nod to Ukraine a ‘foolish decision’

Firstpost  

Trump claimed on the campaign trail that he could strike a deal to end the fighting in 24 hours, and speculation over a possible ceasefire is ramping up ahead of his inauguration in January US soldiers conduct live fire testing at White Sands Missile Range, NM, on Dec. 14, 2021, of early versions of the ATACMS. It is obvious that …

Trump vehemently opposed to Ukraine firing missiles deep into Russia
1 month ago

Trump vehemently opposed to Ukraine firing missiles deep into Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: US President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he disagrees "very vehemently" with Ukraine firing American-supplied missiles deep into Russia. Outgoing President Joe Biden's administration has supplied long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine which can penetrate inside Russia, provoking angry retaliation from Moscow which has responded with its new hypersonic missile. Pressed on his support for …

Trump’s Cabinet Picks Are Great News for Putin
1 month ago

Trump’s Cabinet Picks Are Great News for Putin

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Many have noted Trump’s open antipathy toward alliances and his aversion to any foreign commitments that don’t yield immediate transactional gains. He named Pete Hegseth, a man who has never run an organization of any impressive size, to helm …

Donald Trump is not as tough as he thinks
1 month ago

Donald Trump is not as tough as he thinks

Live Mint  

That bricks-and-mortar framing is surprisingly helpful for understanding why America’s next president is both right and wrong about his ability to reshape the global order. Mr Trump told his Panamanian guest that surrendering the canal zone was a terrible deal and that “we should take that thing back", recalls America’s then-ambassador to Panama, John Feeley. Many times, Mr Trump’s “unconventional …

Russia open to negotiations on Ukraine war, welcomes peace initiatives: Kremlin
1 month ago

Russia open to negotiations on Ukraine war, welcomes peace initiatives: Kremlin

Hindustan Times  

Following US President-elect Donald Trump's calls for an "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine, Russia on Monday said it is “open to negotiations” on Kyiv and it welcomes peace initiatives. Kremlin said that President Putin welcomes peace initiatives, especially those coming from Global South nations and BRICS partners. Too many lives are being needlessly wasted, too many families destroyed.” Russia's ministry of …

Trump calls for truce in Ukraine, says US withdrawal from Nato possible
1 month ago

Trump calls for truce in Ukraine, says US withdrawal from Nato possible

India Today  

Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. "Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness," Trump wrote on social media, referring to Ukraine’s president, …

Donald Trump seeks ’immediate’ ceasefire for Ukraine-Russia war, warns of possible US exit from NATO
1 month ago

Donald Trump seeks ’immediate’ ceasefire for Ukraine-Russia war, warns of possible US exit from NATO

Live Mint  

Donald Trump on Sunday called for an immediate cease-fire in Russia's war with Ukraine and the president-elect renewed warnings that he was open to pulling the United States out of NATO. Trump made his cease-fire proposal after a weekend meeting in Paris with French and Ukrainian leaders, claiming in a social media post that Kyiv “would like to make a …

Trump calls for Putin to reach ceasefire with Ukraine after Syrian government falls
1 month ago

Trump calls for Putin to reach ceasefire with Ukraine after Syrian government falls

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 President-elect Donald Trump publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to …

Trump issues ominous warning to Putin as Syria descends into chaos: 'The world is waiting'
1 month ago

Trump issues ominous warning to Putin as Syria descends into chaos: 'The world is waiting'

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump has issued an ominous warning to Vladimir Putin to secure a ceasefire with Ukraine after Syrian rebels toppled their longtime leader - a major Kremlin ally. Trump tied the seismic moment in the Middle East to Putin's war in Ukraine, saying the Russian president had 'lost all interest in Syria' after funneling resources into the eastern European conflict …

Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
1 month ago

Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. “Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness,” Trump wrote on social media, referring to …

Trump calls Russia-Ukraine war 'madness', says China can help broker peace
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump calls Russia-Ukraine war 'madness', says China can help broker peace

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump has urged an immediate ceasefire and negotiations to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, calling the war "madness". Trump also suggested that China could play a pivotal role in brokering peace, while urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to seize the moment for action. "Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop …

Trump calls for ‘immediate’ cease-fire in Ukraine, says U.S. withdrawal from NATO is possible
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump calls for ‘immediate’ cease-fire in Ukraine, says U.S. withdrawal from NATO is possible

LA Times  

Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian President Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate cease-fire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. “Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness,” Trump wrote on social media, referring to Ukraine’s president, …

Trump’s Notre-Dame showing will be judged by his art of the deal on Ukraine
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s Notre-Dame showing will be judged by his art of the deal on Ukraine

The Independent  

In a generous tribute posted on his very own Truth Social page, Donald Trump declared that Emmanuel Macron had “done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre-Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so. It will be a very special day for all!” A “special day” to be sure; the president-elect’s attendance at the ceremonies …

Is Trump 2.0 making Russia-Ukraine peace talks difficult?
1 month, 1 week ago

Is Trump 2.0 making Russia-Ukraine peace talks difficult?

Firstpost  

Even though US President-elect Donald Trump has said he would end the war in Ukraine at the earliest, the approach he and his advisers have outlined may end up making peace talks difficult Even as US President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours, there are indications he may end up becoming an obstacle. …

Putin praises ‘real man’ Donald Trump but warns ‘even now he’s not safe’: reports
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin praises ‘real man’ Donald Trump but warns ‘even now he’s not safe’: reports

Raw Story  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is praising Donald Trump as a "real man," and “clever and experienced,” while issuing what has been described as a "bizarre" warning that the American President-elect is "not safe." Putin said that what struck him "the most is not that Donald Trump was faced with uncivilized means—including assassination attempts—more than once," according to a translation from …

'Putin may revel' in Trump's plans for Ukraine: analysis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Putin may revel' in Trump's plans for Ukraine: analysis

Raw Story  

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh has written a lengthy analysis of President-elect Donald Trump's decision to appoint Ret. Walsh's conclusion after reviewing Kellogg's plans for ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is that "Putin may revel in" what's about to come from the second Trump administration. "This latter suggestion is perhaps dated by the fast Moscow advance underway in eastern …

Putin full of praise for ‘intelligent and experienced’ Trump after election victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin full of praise for ‘intelligent and experienced’ Trump after election victory

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 Russian President Vladimir Putin has heaped praised on Donald Trump …

Putin threatens to turn Kyiv into 'lakes' with Oreshnik strike, says Trump can 'find a solution'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin threatens to turn Kyiv into 'lakes' with Oreshnik strike, says Trump can 'find a solution'

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow would use Oreshnik missiles again if Ukraine continued with its aggression. He went on to laud US President-elect Donald Trump, calling him ‘intelligent’ Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened Kyiv with Oreshnik missiles if Ukraine continues to remain aggressive. Putin prepares for Trump’s presidency During the press conference, the …

Putin says Donald Trump is an ‘intelligent politician’ who can end war, but…
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin says Donald Trump is an ‘intelligent politician’ who can end war, but…

Live Mint  

In a rare event, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently praised US President-elect Donald Trump, noting him as an ‘intelligent politician’ capable of resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Putin praises Donald Trump “As far as I can imagine, the newly elected president is an intelligent and already quite experienced person. Putin also spoke about the attacks on Trump, including a July …

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit

NPR  

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit toggle caption Ramil Sitdikov/AFP via Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of military threats towards Ukraine and reiterated earlier statements that the United States and other European allies now have "direct involvement" in Ukraine's conflict with Russia during a press conference in the Kazakhstan capital city, Astana. …

News Analysis: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin: A much-scrutinized relationship is back in the spotlight
1 month, 2 weeks ago

News Analysis: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin: A much-scrutinized relationship is back in the spotlight

LA Times  

Then-President Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in 2017 in Hamburg, Germany. “I think maybe Trump has a better idea now of how to be president,” said Kadri Liik, a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, discussing Trump’s past dealings with Putin. “So let’s see.” Throughout Trump’s first term in office, …

‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation

Al Jazeera  

The incoming US leader, who is friendly with Putin, has touted a vague peace plan that worries military experts and government insiders. Trump’s “peace plan” remains vague, but observers say it most likely involves ceding some or all of the Russia-occupied areas – almost 19 percent of Ukraine’s territory – in exchange for a peace deal or a freeze of …

Trump Wants Deals on Ukraine and Israel. Here’s Why He’ll Struggle.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump Wants Deals on Ukraine and Israel. Here’s Why He’ll Struggle.

Politico  

The problem: Even in his first term, Trump failed in his efforts to achieve successful agreements with China, Iran and North Korea. Russia Is Escalating the War in Ukraine Trump already faces the prospect of breaking one of his biggest campaign promises, having repeatedly pledged to end that war “before I even become president.” Over the summer he said he’d …

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