Ukraine, Putin and Trump

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.
Putin claims ‘Ukraine crisis’ may have been averted if Trump was president
I would say they are pragmatic and trusting relations. I can’t help but agree with him that if his victory had not been stolen in 2022, then maybe there would not have been the crisis in Ukraine that arose in 2022.
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?
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.
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Ukraine is pinning hopes on Putin exasperating Trump
Washington and Kyiv are holding fast to separate assumptions about the prospect of ending the ongoing war — but both could be ...
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 ...
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How Vladimir Putin killed the EU’s frugal coalition
BRUSSELS — For years, Germany and its austerity-loving allies were Europe’s fiscal buzzkills. Their motto was simple: No ...
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Here's What Vladimir Putin Actually Eats In A Day
Vladimir Putin has gone from being a lieutenant colonel in the KGB to the president of Russia, but besides the fact that he ...
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." ...
Trump, Putin signal they'll have a phone call soon. What will they talk about?
Any conversation between the two would mark the first time a sitting U.S. president and Putin have spoken since the war in Ukraine began, although former President Joe Biden held phone calls with ...
Putin echoes Trump’s claim that conflict in Ukraine could have been avoided had he been in office
The Kremlin says a settlement in Ukraine can't be facilitated by a drop in global oil prices as U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says war means mobilisation rules cannot be changed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that the rigours of nearly three years of war did not allow for ...