46 h. ago Trump Says Losing Patience With Putin, Eying Bank, Oil Sanctions

US President Donald Trump said that his patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin was “running out fast” and threatened Moscow with new economic sanctions as efforts to broker ceasefire talks with Ukraine have faltered.

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1 week ago Putin’s Energy Wins in China Deal a Blow to Trump’s Export Push

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump vowed he would establish US energy dominance over the globe. Seven months on, that goal is under threat as the world’s largest importer flexes its economic and geopolitical muscle.

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1 week ago Putin says Trump administration is listening to Russia’s arguments on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that U.S President Donald Trump’s administration is listening to the Kremlin’s justifications for its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine and claimed that Moscow and Washington have come to a “mutual understanding” about the conflict. Putin said during a visit to China that “the (Trump) administration is listening to us,” as […]

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3 w. ago JONAH GOLDBERG: Trump’s overtures to Putin gained us nothing and cost Ukrainians dearly

A 'peace' that allows Russia to regroup, rearm and replenish its economy, while granting Putin lands he couldn't take militarily, would lavishly reward his aggression

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3 w. ago Contributing to war and peace: Canada’s role in Ukraine explained

Canada signals readiness to support Ukraine peace efforts as Trump hosts Putin and Zelenskyy for talks aiming to end the decade-long conflict.

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3 w. ago Trump ready to ‘crush’ Russian economy if Putin avoids Zelenskyy talks: Senator

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday that he believes President Donald Trump is prepared to “crush” Russia’s economy with a new wave of sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the coming weeks. Graham, who spoke with Trump on Tuesday morning, has pushed the president […]

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3 w. ago At White House meeting, Zelenskyy and Trump express hope for talks with Putin

Trump is first holding one-on-one talks with Zelenskyy followed by a meeting with other European leaders

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3 w. ago Modi Says ‘Friend’ Putin Shared Takeaways From Trump Meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he received a phone call from his “friend” President Vladimir Putin, who shared his insights on a recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska, in another signal that ties between New Delhi and Moscow remain strong despite backlash from Washington.

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3 w. ago U.S., Russia agreed on Ukraine security pledges, Witkoff says

(Bloomberg) — Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed at their summit in Alaska last week that the US would be able to offer Ukraine security guarantees, according to Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy. “We got to an agreement that the US and other nations could effectively offer Article 5-like language to Ukraine,” Witkoff said on […]

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3 w. ago US envoy says Putin agreed to security protections for Ukraine as part of Trump summit

Putin has agreed to let the U.S. and EU offer Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees, U.S. envoy says, calling it a major step toward a possible peace deal.

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3 w. ago European leaders to join Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Trump

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European and NATO leaders announced Sunday they will join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. They are rallying around the Ukrainian leader after his exclusion from Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The remarkable show of solidarity — with […]

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4 w. ago Trump greets Putin with a red carpet, Ukrainians feel betrayed

Ukrainians reacted with shock and grief as Donald Trump welcomed Vladimir Putin on U.S. soil, viewing the red carpet treatment as a betrayal amid ongoing war and loss.

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4 w. ago Trump, Putin kick off Ukraine war summit in Alaska with smiles and warm handshake

The summit is a chance for Trump to prove he's a master dealmaker and peacemaker. For Putin, it is an opportunity to get a deal that would cement Russia's gains

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4 w. ago Ukraine summit ends, Trump says no agreement reached while Putin says there was an ’understanding’

‘Many points were agreed to and there are just a very few that are left. Some are not that significant. One is probably the most significant,’ Trump said

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4 w. ago S&P/TSX composite edges slightly lower as markets watch Trump

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged lower to cap off Friday’s trading session, weighed down by losses in technology stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed amid a high-profile international meeting. “Within the day, I think everyone’s just waiting and watching for Trump … and what’s going to come out of this meeting, so it’s […]

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4 w. ago Trump says he’ll push for Ukraine ceasefire at ‘high stakes’ Putin summit

The high-stakes summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska could determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine, with Russia expected to hold firm to its long-term ambitions.

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4 w. ago Trump, Putin arrive in Alaska for pivotal summit with Ukraine peace on line

The high-stakes summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska could determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine, with Russia expected to hold firm to its long-term ambitions.

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4 w. ago Trump’s meeting with Putin could determine the trajectory of the Russia

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit that could determine not only the trajectory of the war in Ukraine but also the fate of European security. The sit-down offers Trump a chance to prove to the world that […]

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last month A Trader’s Guide to the Alaska Talks Between Trump and Putin

Traders are dusting off their geopolitical playbooks ahead of Friday’s meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, looking for any signs as to how the outcome will shape the future direction of markets.

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last month Europe Gas Prices Fall Near 2025 Lows Ahead of Trump–Putin Talks

Europe’s natural gas prices slid to near the lowest level this year in anticipation of a historic summit between US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, which will seek to end a war that collapsed fuel flows from what was once the continent’s biggest supplier.

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