Russia, Putin and Trump

Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.
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.
Trump threatens Russia, others with tariffs if Ukraine deal not reached
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make a deal to end its war in Ukraine, and added that these could also be applied to "other participating countries.
Putin accused of manipulating Trump’s peace efforts in Ukraine
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has accused Vladimir Putin of manipulating Donald Trump's peace efforts. The U.S. President has declared his intention to ensure a peaceful resolution to the war between Moscow and Kyiv,
Russia-Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin praises Trump, says will talk soon
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is ready for dialogue with Donald Trump. The Kremlin states that Putin is waiting for a signal from Washington. This statement comes just a day after the US president said that he wants to talk with Putin,
Russia says it sees nothing much new in Trump's threat of sanctions and tariffs
The Kremlin said on Thursday it saw nothing particularly new in a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to hit Russia with ...
Putin says Russia 'ready for negotiations' with Donald Trump on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is "ready for negotiations" with U.S. President Donald Trump about how to end the ...
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Medvedev criticizes Trump: "He can't fool Russia"
"He can't fool us," wrote Dmitry Medvedev on Telegram, commenting on the initial days of Donald Trump's presidency in the ...
No Evidence Vladimir Putin Wants Fauci Extradited To Russia
On Jan. 22, posts on the social media platform X alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to extradite Dr.
North Korea preparing to send more troops to Russia after heavy casualties: S. Korean military
North Korea is likely preparing to send additional troops to Russia after suffering heavy losses in battles against Ukrainian ...
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 ...
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Toward a New Russia Policy: An Agenda for the Trump Administration
U.S.-Russian relations have reached a nadir not seen since the darkest days of the Cold War. Russian President Vladimir Putin believes his country is engaged in a historic confrontation with the ...
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What is Maria Butina doing now in Russia after her release from a US prison?
After being deported from the United States, Maria Butina is now a member of parliament in Russia’s Duma. She’s become a public persona, often appearing on Russian state TV, and has been active on ...
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The Art of a Good Deal: Ukraine’s Strategic Economic Opportunity for the United States
As President Donald Trump pursues a quick end to the war in Ukraine, he should recognize that maximizing Ukraine's security ...
Russia-Ukraine war: Bad news for Zelenskyy as Trump freezes all US foreign aid due to...; only Israel and this Muslim nation are exempted
Trump's decision is a major setback for Ukraine's war efforts which has received a whopping $62 billion in US military aid ...