Russia, Putin and Trump

Trump's sanctions could force Russia's Putin to negotiating table, some experts say
Does the new US administration have sufficient economic leverage over Russia to force it to make peace, or at least talk about peace?
Ukraine-Russia latest: Putin’s forces claim capture of strategic town as Zelensky makes Trump appeal
Russia claims to have captured the strategically important Ukrainian town of Velyka Novosilka, as Vladimir Putin’s forces continue their push in the Donetsk region.A spokesperson for Ukraine’s eastern forces confirmed on Monday that Russian troops had entered the town,
Putin says Russia 'ready for negotiations' with Donald Trump on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is "ready for negotiations" with U.S. President Donald Trump about how to end the war in Ukraine.
In Rare Criticism, Trump Says Putin Is ‘Destroying Russia’
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia praised President Trump’s second inauguration, but the American leader did not return the compliment.
Putin and Trump: Can They Negotiate Without Ukraine?
Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed to a phone call with US President Donald Trump, but he’s still waiting for confirmation from Washington that Trump is also willing to talk. President Trump recently stated that he wanted to meet Putin as soon as possible to end the war in Ukraine.
Russia’s Putin calls Trump’s tariff and sanctions threats “smart and pragmatic”
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described US President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs and sanctions against Russia as “smart and pragmatic.” Speaking to a Russian TV journalist on Jan. 24, Putin declared his openness to a meeting with Trump to address issues such as the war in Ukraine and the volatility of energy prices.
Vladimir Putin calls Donald Trump 'clever' and suggests talks, including over Ukraine
We'd better meet and have a calm conversation on all issues of interest to both the US and Russia based on today's realities,” Putin said in a TV interview. View on euronews
Trump says he will speak to Putin soon
US President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin to help resolve the Ukraine conflict. Trump mentioned he has had multiple discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russia, Ukraine

Putin's Forces Retake Control of Border Village in Russia's Kursk Region
On August 6, Kyiv began the military operation into Kursk, which appeared to take Russian President Vladimir Putin and even ...
As Trump and Putin Circle Each Other, an Agenda Beyond Ukraine Emerges
President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals ...
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this ...
Putin ally Lukashenko declared winner in Belarus election scorned by the West as a sham
Belarusian leader and Russian ally Alexander Lukashenko extended his 31-year rule on Monday after electoral officials ...
Russia recruits Chinese volunteers for Ukraine war as Putin scrambles to boost army
EXCLUSIVE: The Chinese soldier filmed himself walking through the captured city of Kurakhove, and said his commander was ...
No Evidence Vladimir Putin Wants Fauci Extradited To Russia
On Jan. 22, posts on the social media platform X alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to extradite Dr.
Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi discuss their close ties in chat after Trump’s inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing the two countries’ close ties, ...
The Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, expert says
"As the risk of a financial crash rises, Russia’s imperiled economy is about to pose serious constraints on Putin’s war." ...