Donald Trump is being manipulated by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Trump’s former a former ally to the President has claimed. John Bolton, who worked as Trump’s adviser in his first term, believes Putin is attempting to influence the US President amid negotiations for peace in Ukraine.

Putin’s troops ‘use gas pipeline for surprise attack’ on Ukrainian forces in Kursk - Comes as Zelensky says Ukraine is 'fully committed' to peace ahead of meeting with US in Saudi Arabia

Inside the Peaky Blinders unit in Ukraine launching devastating drone attacks on Putin’s forces - IN FOCUS: The unit wear flat caps in camouflage, writes Barney Davis, with their motto embroidered on

Vladimir Putin is reportedly unwilling to make any concessions in order to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine. As the war enters its fourth year, Donald Trump is actively trying to negotiate a swift peace deal with Russia,

This is what happens when someone appeases barbarians,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X Saturday.

President Donald Trump said during his congressional address that he had received strong signals that Russia was ready for peace.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy praised European support at a summit in London, emphasising Ukraine's future relations with Europe.