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Trump Warns Putin May Need to Be ‘Dealt With Differently'
President Donald Trump issued a public warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, suggesting that the Kremlin leader may no longer be serious about ending the war in Ukraine. The remarks came hours after Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at St. Peter's Basilica during the funeral of Pope Francis. 
President Donald Trump issued a public warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, suggesting that the Kremlin leader may no longer be serious about ending the war in Ukraine. The remarks came hours after Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at St. Peter's Basilica during the funeral of Pope Francis. -
Putin Agrees to Partial Ceasefire After Trump Call, Energy Infrastructure Attacks Halted
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a partial ceasefire in Ukraine following a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking the first tangible shift in negotiations aimed at ending the three-year-old conflict. The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that Russian forces will halt attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days, though a broader truce remains under discussion. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a partial ceasefire in Ukraine following a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking the first tangible shift in negotiations aimed at ending the three-year-old conflict. The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that Russian forces will halt attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days, though a broader truce remains under discussion. -
Trump and Putin to Discuss Dividing Ukrainian Land, Power Plants Amid Ceasefire Push
President Donald Trump confirmed plans to speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing that negotiations have already broached sensitive topics such as the division of territory and control over power plants. Trump's comments underscore a U.S.-led push for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine has agreed to, even as Russian forces continue advancing in contested areas. President Donald Trump confirmed plans to speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing that negotiations have already broached sensitive topics such as the division of territory and control over power plants. Trump's comments underscore a U.S.-led push for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine has agreed to, even as Russian forces continue advancing in contested areas. -
Why Putin’s Backing of Trump’s Ceasefire Deal Could Be a Tactical Deception
Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled cautious support for a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal in Ukraine but attached conditions that Western officials say amount to a strategic maneuver rather than a genuine step toward peace. The Kremlin's response followed a meeting in Moscow on Thursday between Putin and Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for President Donald Trump, as Washington attempts to broker an end to the conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled cautious support for a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal in Ukraine but attached conditions that Western officials say amount to a strategic maneuver rather than a genuine step toward peace. The Kremlin's response followed a meeting in Moscow on Thursday between Putin and Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for President Donald Trump, as Washington attempts to broker an end to the conflict. -
Putin Backs Ceasefire With Conditions Ukraine Sees as Surrender
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed conditional support for a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine but outlined a series of demands that analysts say amount to a de facto Ukrainian surrender. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed conditional support for a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine but outlined a series of demands that analysts say amount to a de facto Ukrainian surrender. -
Putin Orders Relentless Offensive in Kursk as U.S. Special Envoy Arrives in Moscow
Russian forces have retaken the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, marking a significant territorial loss for Ukraine just as the United States presses for a ceasefire. The Russian Defense Ministry announced Thursday that its troops had "liberated" Sudzha along with two smaller settlements, Melovoy and Podol, as part of a broader push to regain control of Kursk. 
Russian forces have retaken the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, marking a significant territorial loss for Ukraine just as the United States presses for a ceasefire. The Russian Defense Ministry announced Thursday that its troops had "liberated" Sudzha along with two smaller settlements, Melovoy and Podol, as part of a broader push to regain control of Kursk. -
Trump Signals Ukraine Peace Talks, but Putin Shows No Interest in Compromise
Former President Donald Trump has suggested that the U.S. and Russia are engaged in discussions about ending the war in Ukraine, though it remains unclear whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has any real interest in negotiations. Nearly three years after Russia's invasion, Moscow's forces are advancing, while Ukraine faces shortages of troops and military supplies. Trump, who has repeatedly claimed he could broker peace, has indicated that "very serious" talks are already underway, though Kyiv has been left out of the process. Former President Donald Trump has suggested that the U.S. and Russia are engaged in discussions about ending the war in Ukraine, though it remains unclear whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has any real interest in negotiations. Nearly three years after Russia's invasion, Moscow's forces are advancing, while Ukraine faces shortages of troops and military supplies. Trump, who has repeatedly claimed he could broker peace, has indicated that "very serious" talks are already underway, though Kyiv has been left out of the process. -
Trump Warns Putin to End Ukraine War or Face Economic Penalties
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, threatening severe economic consequences if Russia fails to reach a settlement to end its nearly three-year war in Ukraine. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump promised "high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russian goods and exports to the United States and allied nations should the conflict continue. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, threatening severe economic consequences if Russia fails to reach a settlement to end its nearly three-year war in Ukraine. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump promised "high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russian goods and exports to the United States and allied nations should the conflict continue. -
Putin and Xi Vow to Challenge U.S. Influence in ‘Multipolar World’ After Trump’s Inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their nations' deepening partnership during a video call on Tuesday, just one day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their nations' deepening partnership during a video call on Tuesday, just one day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. -
Trump Plans Meeting with Putin to Address Ukraine War After Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after his inauguration on January 20, signaling a renewed focus on diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine. The move has drawn cautious optimism from Moscow and mixed reactions from Kyiv, where officials are eager to understand the implications for U.S. support in the conflict. President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after his inauguration on January 20, signaling a renewed focus on diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine. The move has drawn cautious optimism from Moscow and mixed reactions from Kyiv, where officials are eager to understand the implications for U.S. support in the conflict.
