Trump, Ukraine and Putin

Trump: Putin ‘destroying Russia’ with war in Ukraine
President Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is “destroying Russia” with its nearly three-year war in Ukraine, adding he hopes the Kremlin leader is open to making a deal to end the conflict.
Trump misses his own deadline to end Ukraine war
President Donald Trump has missed his deadline for ending the war in Ukraine. Of course, no one truly believed Trump would be able end the grinding, three-year conflict in 24 hours, as he implausibly promised repeatedly as a candidate.
Putin Says Russia Is Open to Talks With Trump Team on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country was open to dialogue with the new Trump administration on the conflict in Ukraine, as he welcomed what he said was the president-elect's attitude toward preventing a third world war.
Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine.
Monday, January 20. Russia’s War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine
Kyiv region. A Russian ballistic missile strike in Ukraine's capital on the morning of January 18 killed three people and wounded three others. Dnipropetrovsk region. On the morning of January 17, a Russian missile attack on the region's second-biggest city, home to more than 500,000 residents, killed four people and wounded 14 others.
Trump Vowed to End the Ukraine War Before Taking Office. The War Rages On.
Donald J. Trump’s promise to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, “before I even become president,” proved to be untrue.
New Secretary of State Rubio says US will work to end war in Ukraine
By Simon Lewis, Steve Holland and Stephanie Kelly WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that ending Russia's war in Ukraine would be official U.S. policy under President Donald Trump,
Rubio outlines plan for U.S.-led diplomacy in Ukraine war's end
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that ending the war between Russia and Ukraine would become the official policy of the United States under President Donald Trump. He added that both sides—Moscow and Kyiv—must make concessions.
New US Secretary of State urges Ukraine, Russia to end conflict
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a statement on Tuesday, urged both Ukraine and Russia to make concessions to end the ongoing conflict. His comments reflect a shift in the US administration’s stance on Ukraine under President Donald Trump.
Ukraine ceasefire is 'top priority' for Trump, US Secretary of State Rubio says
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will begin working on a ceasefire in Ukraine "almost immediately," new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists on Jan. 20. Asked about a timeframe for ending the war,
Trump claims he can end Ukraine war, Rubio urges concessions
President of the USA, Donald Trump, referred to his promise to end the war in Ukraine in one day. "I have another half a day left. We'll see.," he joked. The new Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said that each side of the conflict will have to make some concessions.

Russia, Ukraine

Russia's Huge Overspending As War Rumbles On
Russia's finance ministry said there was an increase in spending at the end of the year funded by additional oil and gas ...
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Trump: Russia sanctions ‘likely’ if Moscow doesn’t negotiate Ukraine ceasefire
Russian forces invaded Ukraine in early 2022, and both sides have sustained ... Chinese President Xi Jinping during a recent phone call that Beijing to help get the conflict settled. “I said, ...
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Trump: Putin 'Destroying' Russia by Rejecting Ukraine Peace Deal
President Trump criticized Putin's handling of the Ukraine war and expressed his intention to end the conflict swiftly, ...
Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally signed a ...
‘What The F—?’ A Russian Soldier Mutters As His Wounded Comrades Are Ordered To Limp Into Battle On Crutches
The stress on the Kremlin’s manpower system is only growing as the expansion of the Ukrainian drone corps, and Russia’s loss ...
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Captured North Korean soldier did not know he was going to war, says Ukraine
A captured North Korean soldier has said he did not know he was being sent to fight in a war in Russia and that Pyongyang’s ...
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Ending War Is Hard to Do
The United States has three major interests in the European struggle: saving Ukraine, protecting Europe, and checking Russia.
Kyiv residents give mixed views on what Trump’s second presidency might mean for Ukraine war
On the streets of Kyiv on Tuesday, there were mixed reactions as to what Donald Trump’s presidency might mean for Ukraine and ...