Trump, Russia and Ukraine

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.
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
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 three-year war against Ukraine.
Increased Economic Pressure Will Help the Trump Administration End Russia’s War Against Ukraine
A Conversation with Former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko Join Senior Fellow Peter Rough for a fireside chat with President Poroshenko on the state of the war, the United States–Ukraine relationship,
Trump says Ukraine should have surrendered to Russia and blames Zelensky for war
Trump claims that the Ukrainian leader decided he ‘wanted to fight’ when it was actually Russia who started hostilities between the two countries
Trump’s threat of tariffs and sanctions on Russia over Ukraine may fall flat
President Donald Trump is threatening to impose stiff taxes, tariffs and sanctions on Russia if an agreement isn’t reached to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump threatens Russia with taxes, tariffs, sanctions if ‘ridiculous’ Ukraine war not ended
President Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russia if there is no deal to stop the fighting in Ukraine “soon.” “I’m not looking to hurt Russia. I
Trump threatens tariffs on Russia if Putin doesn't 'settle now and stop' Ukraine war
In a post to Truth Social, President Trump threatened to hit Russia with tariffs if Vladimir Putin refuses to make a deal on the Ukraine war.
Ukrainians skeptical Trump can end war with Russia on acceptable terms
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised repeatedly to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. But some Ukrainians are skeptical Trump can do anything to make President Vladimir Putin pull back his troops.
Trump's rhetoric could hasten end to Ukraine conflict
According to the President of Finland, the end of the military actions in Ukraine is expected within the next three to six months. He attributed this to the "tough language" used by Donald Trump. President Alexander Stubb emphasized that Vladimir Putin "should not be persuaded to engage in peace talks,
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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 ...
Russia accuses British man caught fighting for Ukraine of terrorism
A British man captured fighting on the Ukrainian side in Russia's Kursk region will face terrorism and mercenary charges that could see him jailed for years, Russian state investigators said on ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin rejects talks with Zelensky as North Korean cannon deployed
Putin rejects talks with Zelensky as North Korean cannon deployed - Vladimir Putin is ‘afraid of strong leaders’, says ...
If You Think the U.S. Will Abandon Ukraine Now, You Don't Know Donald Trump | Opinion
President Donald Trump's recent apparent switch of positions regarding Russia and Ukraine is surprising many, but it ...
Zelensky says Putin is ‘afraid’ of peace talks after Russia questions Kyiv’s legitimacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of being “afraid” to engage in peace talks after his Russian ...