Trump, Ukraine and Russia

Trump's stance on Ukraine, Russia — what we know from his first week in office
For those with a vested interest in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump's first week in office was a bit of a rollercoaster. During his first presidential term, Trump famously praised Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Donald Trump said he'd end the Ukraine war in a day. This is why it's not that easy
The US president says he has good relationships with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin, but analysts say negotiating an end to the conflict is going to take much more than that.
Why peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are not as simple as Trump makes out
The US president says he will use financial leverage to force Russia to accept a deal to end the invasion of Ukraine
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.
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.
‘We welcome these strong signals’ – Ukraine praises Trump’s threat to Putin over ending war
Ukraine has praised Donald Trump’s threat to Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s invasion “the hard way”, using tariffs and sanctions, as sending a “strong signal” to the Kremlin. In his first major remarks on Ukraine after re-entering the White House,
Ukraine-Russia war map: Where Putin’s forces are making gains in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian forces fighting around Velyka Novosilka claim its Russian takeover will amount to nothing more than a flag-raising exercise
Russia, Ukraine issue conditions for end to war
Russia and Ukraine appear to be ready for peace talks but their leaders are issuing new conditions for an end to the war.
Russia-Ukraine War: Russian drones devastate Ukraine warfront before Putin-Trump talks
Amid impending talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian forces are pressing forward on multiple fronts across Ukraine. Both in the air and on the ground.
Donald Trump's Aid Freeze Forces Zelensky to Look Elsewhere
Trump's aid freeze has left humanitarian projects in Ukraine without funding in the middle of winter, prompting concerns that ...
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Ukraine Doesn't Fear Trump’s “America First” Approach
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections in 2024 did not come as a surprise in Kyiv. Instead, Ukrainian authorities are now focused on building institutional ties with the incoming ...
Trump leans in on targeting Russian oil revenue as he tries to fulfill pledge to end Ukraine war
President Donald Trump is emphasizing that targeting Russia’s oil revenue is the best way to get Moscow to end its nearly ...
Donald Trump's '100 Day' Ukraine Peace Plan Leaked: Report
A Ukrainian outlet has leaked Trump's alleged peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, which involves barring Kyiv from joining ...
Zelenskiy urges Trump to be on Ukraine's side, says Putin not afraid of Europe
Ukraine needed broader security guarantees and Russian President Vladimir Putin was not afraid of Europe, Ukrainian President ...
Live updates: Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks face Senate hearings
Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared to face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic ...
Donald Trump Attacks Zelensky: 'He's No Angel'
Donald Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelensky in his first interview after returning to the White House, saying he "shouldn't ...
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McConnell-Trump Divide Deepens, Setting Stage for GOP Battle
In 2022, Scott became the first Republican senator to challenge McConnell for GOP leader during his 18-year tenure in the job ...