Trump, Putin and Ukraine

Trump says Putin meeting being set up to end ‘bloody mess’ of Ukraine war
President-elect Donald Trump said he is planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he wants to end the "bloody mess" of the Ukraine war.
Watch: Trump Says as President He’d Settle Ukraine War Within 24 Hours
Donald Trump said that as president he would be able to resolve the Ukraine war in one day, speaking at a Republican presidential town hall Wednesday hosted by CNN. Photo: CNN
Kremlin Confirms Readiness for Putin to Meet Trump
The president-elect had said the Russian leader wanted to meet him to discuss the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin stopped short of that, saying it could only happen after he takes office.
Trump Tells GOP Governors About Putin Meeting: "We're Setting It Up"
During the gathering at his Florida estate, Trump confirmed several shifts in government priorities, namely a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin "wants to meet, and we're setting it up," he told attendees. Most reporters weren't invited to the proceedings, but questions were taken from a Fox News Channel journalist.
Donald Trump 'to meet Vladimir Putin’ with Ukraine top of the agenda
Donald Trump has revealed that a meeting is being arranged between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The incoming US president gave no timeline for when the head-to-head might take place but has previously promised to end the war in Ukraine ‘in 24 hours’.
Trump's team admits they cannot end war in Ukraine quickly – FT
Representatives of US President-elect Donald Trump have acknowledged in discussions with European partners that they will not be able to end the war in Ukraine swiftly but have promised to continue supporting the country.
Putin Open To Talks With Trump Over Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The Kremlin said Friday that President Vladimir Putin was open to talks with Donald Trump, after the incoming US president said a meeting between the pair was being set up.
Donald Trump Says Meeting With Putin Is Being Arranged
President-elect Donald Trump said a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is being set up, raising the prospect that the incoming US leader could push to start negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump says he will meet with Putin to discuss end of Russia-Ukraine war
President-elect Trump said late Thursday that a meeting is in the works with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine. Why it matters: Trump said on the campaign trail that he would swiftly end the nearly three-year-old war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office.
Trump seeks swift talks with Putin to end Ukraine conflict
President-elect of the USA, Donald Trump, said on Thursday that he is preparing a meeting with Vladimir Putin, and Putin wants to meet with him. "We have to get that war over with," he declared. – President Putin wants to meet.
'Putin Wants To Meet': Donald Trump Says Russian President Will Meet Him To End War
US President-elect Donald Trump confirmed plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to mediate the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Trump has criticized Biden's approach to the war, vowing to push for renewed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine once he assumes office.
Ukraine expects Trump-Zelenskiy meeting, swift contact after inauguration
Ukraine expects high-level contact with the new U.S. administration immediately after Donald Trump takes office, including an ...
Ukraine latest: Russian officials 'frustrated' with Putin - as Moscow responds to Trump plans to meet Kremlin leader
A state of emergency has been declared in Russia's western city of Engels, according to the region's governor. It comes after ...
Trump revises Ukraine peace timeline, FT reports
"The whole [Trump] team is obsessed with strength and looking strong, so they’re recalibrating the Ukraine approach," one ...
Trump Is Facing a Catastrophic Defeat in Ukraine
If Ukraine falls, it will be hard to spin as anything but a debacle for the United States, and for its president.
Ukraine latest: Russia responds to Trump claim over meeting with Putin; Ukraine 'strikes supermarket in Russian-held city with US missiles'
The Kremlin has been discussing Donald Trump's claims that a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin is being set up.
With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball Now’
In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting ...
Zelensky urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine to Putin as US pledges $500m in military aid
Donald Trump must keep backing Ukraine with weapons and ammunition to ensure the country is not “ erased off the map ”, ...
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Ukraine pleads for continued arms assistance in the era of Trump
Kyiv hopes coalitions among its allies will continue even if the Trump administration abolishes the Ramstein format arms aid ...