Putin, Trump and Russia

Russian State TV Says It's No 'Coincidence' Trump Is Echoing Putin's Talking Points
President Donald Trump’s recent rhetoric about the war in Ukraine is getting a thumbs up from Russian state media. Since returning to office last month, Trump has become increasingly critical of Ukraine,
Trump-Putin summit preparations are underway, Russia says
A senior Russian official says preparations have begun for a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump-Putin summit preparations underway, Russia says, as U.S. offers U.N. resolution on war
The U.S. offered a draft U.N. resolution that stops far short of a competing European-backed statement demanding an immediate withdrawal of all of Moscow's forces from Ukraine.
Trump says Zelensky and Putin need to 'get together' as US and Ukraine work on mineral deal
However, Trump has been tough on Russia in the past. In 2019, he approved anti-tank missile sales to Ukraine. He also withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty blaming Russian violations. And he issued economic sanctions against a Russian ship involved inbuilding the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Russia's real strongman: Meet the oligarch who's pushing Putin to destroy Ukraine
"He wants a great America." Even so, he suggests, Trump might be able to get together with Vladimir Putin and agree on a common goal: how to divide the world between the two great superpowers. He finishes with a Trumpian flourish: "LET'S MAKE RUSSIA GREAT AGAIN.
Vladimir Putin praises soldiers fighting in Ukraine for 'defending the future of Russia'
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with recipients of Gold Star medal of Hero of Russia in Moscow, 23 February, 2025
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'Look at Putin's actions,' Ukraine says, after largest single Russian drone attack of war
Russia launches a large-scale drone attack across Ukraine, the day before the third anniversary of the war Yuriy Ignat, spokesman for Ukraine's Air Force Command, says a "record" 267 Russian drones were launched in a single,
Trump makes U-turn, says Russia invaded Ukraine
President Donald Trump of the United States reversed course on Friday and said Russia invaded Ukraine, stating that Kyiv would soon sign a minerals agreement with the United States as part of efforts to end the Ukraine war.
Trump envoy describes 3.5-hour meeting with Putin in Moscow
Steve Witkoff described a three-and-a-half-hour meeting he held with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month, ...
Putin and Xi ‘dancing' over Trump’s foreign policy: Fmr. Ambassador Rice blasts Trump Ukraine stance
Former U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice discusses Trump's foreign policy as it relates to Ukraine and America's adversaries.
Putin appoints Russia sovereign wealth fund chief Kirill Dmitriev special envoy
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday appointed Kirill Dmitriev, the chief of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, as a special envoy ...
Can Moldova – population 2.4m – show the world how to stand up to Putin?
The tiny former Soviet republic’s determination not to be cowed by the Kremlin could provide a template for the west on how ...
Sen. Mullin says Trump has been ‘critical of Putin’ amid hostility toward Ukraine: Full interview
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) joins Meet the Press for an exclusive interview to discuss how President Trump is ...
Kremlin says there's still no concrete detail on possible Trump-Putin meeting
The Kremlin said on Friday that there was a mutual understanding about the need for a meeting between U.S. President Donald ...
Rubio’s Dilemma: Cutting Trump’s Deal With ‘Bloodthirsty’ Putin
As a senator, Marco Rubio prided himself on challenging tyrants. But as secretary of state, President Trump has tasked him ...
Trump dodges on whether Putin is a dictator after calling Zelenskyy one
Trump has been deeply critical of the Ukrainian president in recent days while offering friendlier words about his Russian ...