10 h. ago ‘Vladimir, STOP!’: Trump pleads with Putin following deadly Kyiv attack

Nine people were killed and dozens more injured in Russia's deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv since last July.

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10 h. ago In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges Russian leader to ’STOP!’ after deadly attack on Kyiv

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying,” Trump said […]

Politics

4 d. ago Putin, Trump and the Arctic prize: Why a peace deal in Ukraine could change everything

In anticipation of a peace deal, back-channels are flowing. Western investment in Russia’s Arctic resources would undermine China’s influence in the region

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1 week ago Putin Is Likely to Meet Witkoff as Trump Envoy Arrives in Russia

President Vladimir Putin is likely to meet with US special envoy Steve Witkoff who arrived in Russia on Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

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1 week ago Putin Is Likely to Meet Witkoff as Trump Envoy Visits Russia

President Vladimir Putin is likely to meet with US special envoy Steve Witkoff who arrived in Russia on Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

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2 w. ago Europe and Canada say they’ll spend more on defense, but are cool on US demands

BRUSSELS (AP) — European NATO allies and Canada on Friday said they are willing to ramp up defense spending but are cool on American demands for the size of their military budgets, particularly given U.S. President Donald Trump’s readiness to draw closer to Russian leader Vladimir Putin. U.S. allies have spent billions of dollars more […]

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2 w. ago Witkoff, Putin Envoy Meet in Washington as Trump Grows Impatient

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Russian negotiator met on Wednesday and Thursday in Washington, days after US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin over the lack of momentum on negotiations toward a ceasefire in the Ukraine war.

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3 w. ago Putin Bets Trump Delivers on Ukraine While Priming for More War

Russia is still counting on US President Donald Trump to deliver an acceptable peace deal in Ukraine, though it’s prepared to continue the war if talks fail, according to people in Moscow familiar with the matter.

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3 w. ago Russian Negotiator Dmitriev to Meet Envoy Witkoff in Washington

US special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet in Washington with senior Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, according to a person familiar with the plans, an effort to smooth over tensions after President Donald Trump vented frustration with counterpart Vladimir Putin.

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3 w. ago Trump Says Putin Will ‘Follow Through,’ Rebuffs Ukraine on Deal

US President Donald Trump said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin would follow through on striking a ceasefire agreement and accused Ukraine of attempting to negotiate an economic deal with the US, in the latest turn in his whipsaw effort to negotiate a temporary truce in the ongoing conflict.

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3 w. ago Two killed, dozens wounded as Russia sends hundreds of drones to attack Kharkiv

Attacks came as U.S. President Donald Trump was condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin for questioning Ukraine President Volodymyr 'Zelenskyy's credibility'

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3 w. ago 2 killed and dozens wounded in Russian attack on Kharkiv as Trump lashes out at Putin

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drones hit a military hospital, shopping center and apartment blocks in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing two people and wounding dozens, while U.S. President Donald Trump voiced anger at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine. Ukraine’s General Staff denounced the “deliberate, targeted […]

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3 w. ago Trump Says He’s ‘Very Angry’ With Putin, Threatens Oil Penalties

President Donald Trump said he’s “pissed off” at Russian President Vladimir Putin and would consider “secondary tariffs” on Russian oil if a ceasefire with Ukraine can’t be reached, NBC News reported.

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3 w. ago An irked Greenland braces for visit from JD Vance, wife after diplomatic spat

Trump repeated his desire for U.S. control of Greenland on Wednesday. "I think we have to do it, and we have to convince them,” he said.

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3 w. ago Putin Tests How Far Trump Will Go Against Europe on Sanctions

The Kremlin has a deliberate strategy to test how far US President Donald Trump is willing to go in pressing Europe to ease sanctions, according to people familiar with the situation.

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3 w. ago Putin says Trump’s desire for Greenland is not surprising but rooted in U.S. history

Putin also noted that Russia is worried about NATO’s activities in the Arctic and will respond by strengthening its military capability in the polar region

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4 w. ago Trump Says It’s Possible Putin Is Dragging His Feet on Ceasefire

President Donald Trump said it was possible that Vladimir Putin was avoiding finalizing a ceasefire agreement, but that he remained confident the Russian leader intended to strike a deal.

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