Putin, Ukraine

Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It’s not clear if Putin really does
Nearly three years after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, his troops are making steady progress on the battlefield.
Trump reveals he's already talked with Putin about the war in Ukraine
Trump spoke with a New York Post reporter on Friday whilst onboard Air Force One, saying Putin 'wants to see people stop dying.' View on euronews
Trump says he's talked with Putin about ending Ukraine war
President Trump has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin in attempts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, he told the New York Post. The big picture: Trump, who throughout his presidential campaign vowed to end the years-long war within 24 hours, told the outlet the Russian leader "wants to see people stop dying."
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 in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.
Trump says he has spoken to Putin about ending war in Ukraine, the New York Post reports
U.S. President Donald Trump announced discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding ending the war in Ukraine. Trump mentioned a possible meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy soon.
Trump says he’s spoken with Putin as Russia’s war in Ukraine approaches third anniversary
President Donald Trump announced in an interview published Saturday that he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin has little reason to negotiate on Ukraine, AP reports
Despite external pressures—including from former U.S. President Donald Trump—Putin has "few motivations" to sit down for peace talks, according to analysts interviewed by AP. Trump’s initial approach toward Putin has included calling him “smart” and threatening Russia with tariffs and lower oil prices.
Trump’s ‘peace show’: A futile bid to stage talks between Putin and Zelenskyy?
The topic being discussed now is the possibility of a meeting between [Russian dictator Vladimir] Putin and Zelenskyy, as this is being talked about in both Moscow and Kyiv. My take is that this idea is coming from Washington.
Trump Administration Hands Putin Three Major Wins
Orders targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) and easing restrictions on oligarchs could benefit Moscow.
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As Ukraine Fights, Echoes of Historic Meetings in Yalta and Helsinki Abound
On their anniversaries, Yalta and Helsinki offer lessons for Ukraine, Trump, and the balance of power in Europe.
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Russia experts decode Trump-Putin dynamics
Former U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul and investigative journalist Roman Anin dissect Trump and Putin’s shared traits, warn ...
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Finland’s Stubb praises Trump for “talking tough” to Putin
Tough talk is the only language understood by Russian President Vladimir Putin, views Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia, UAE seen as possible venues for Trump-Putin summit, two Russian sources say
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seen by Russia as possible venues for a summit between U.S. President Donald ...
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Trump Is About to Step on Putin’s Trap
Trump hints at a nuclear arms deal and Ukraine peace settlement at Davos. Is this a Reagan-style move or a dangerous concession to Putin?
Opinion
Trump Should Learn From Helsinki, Not Yalta, on Foreign Policy
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin would like nothing better than a world sliced into spheres of influence. History shows that conflict and global disorder will follow.
Donald Trump's Popularity Poses Unexpected Dilemma for Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump is proving to be somewhat popular within Russia, leaving the Kremlin to grapple with how to ...