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Trump Says Musk Restored Ukraine's Starlink Access, Declines to Say if They Spoke

The Starlink system was working more normally on Thursday, shortly after the Trump-Musk conversation, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Trump Needs More Time to Assess Impact of Russian Sanctions, Rubio Says

“A lot of you don’t know what my decision is yet, but we’ll figure it out, and you’ll figure it out,” Trump told reporters over the weekend.

Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From New Sanctions Legislation

In his executive order, Donald Trump said exempting Russia from the sanctions legislation was in the “national interest” of the United States.

Russian Firms Stand to Gain Most From Trump’s Diesel Deal, Analysts Say

While Russian firms stand to benefit from looser export restrictions, the promised shipments may do little to bring down U.S. fuel prices.

Kremlin ‘Fully Agrees’ With Trump’s Zelensky Criticism

Putin continues to demand that Kyiv cede full control of the Donetsk region as a prerequisite for any ceasefire agreement, a condition Ukraine rejects...

Kremlin Says Russia Restarts Diesel Exports After Deal With Trump

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the exports would have a positive impact on global markets, but would not fully stabilize them.

Putin Downplayed Immediate Ukraine Talks Resumption in Phone Call With Trump, Kremlin Says

The Kremlin also said Putin and Trump discussed major economic initiatives during the phone call, including potential supplies of Russian fuel.

Trump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill

The measures target Russia's energy and defense industries, as well as its "shadow fleet" of tankers that evade existing sanctions.

opinion David Szakonyi

Russian Businessman’s Wedding Gift Shows That Moscow Hasn’t Given Up on a Trump Backchannel

What is most astonishing is that the Kremlin actually believed that Umar Kremlev's bankrolling of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding would pay off.

Kremlin-Linked Businessman Helped Pay for Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding – ProPublica

The payments reportedly included around $100,000 to rent a private island and $70,000 for a fireworks display.

Trump Tells Ukraine's Zelensky to Stop Hitting Russian Diesel

“Mr. Zelensky has to do one thing: He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia,” Trump told journalists.

Trump Presses Putin for Swift End to Ukraine War in ‘Confidential’ Call

Trump was said to have pitched an end to the war as a way to “immediately” restore U.S.-Russian trade and economic relations.

Trump Confirms CIA Director’s Moscow Trip, Calling It ‘Semi-Routine’

The U.S. president expressed hope that the spy chief’s unannounced visit to Russia could help end the war in Ukraine.

Trump Rejects New Russia Sanctions at NATO Summit Filled With Big Spending and Big Emotions

Despite Trump’s aggressive posturing at the summit’s opening, he later hit a more promising note with Zelensky.

Trump Offered in Conversation With Putin to Help With Ukraine Settlement – Kremlin Aide

The Kremlin aide said Putin gave Trump a realistic assessment of the battlefield situation in Ukraine.

Putin, Zelensky Discuss Ukraine and Iran Wars With Trump

Shortly after Zelensky announced his call with Trump, the Kremlin said Putin and his U.S. counterpart had held a 'friendly and frank' phone call.

On Trump’s Heels, Putin Gets a Lavish Welcome in China but No Blockbuster Deals

Experts say the visit was a symbolic win for Putin, even as negotiations on energy infrastructure floundered.

Russia and Ukraine Agree to U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire This Weekend

The deal, which Trump first announced on Truth Social, will pause fighting from May 9 through May 11 and include a prisoner swap.

No Victory for You, Mr. Trump: Putin Snubs Trump for Moscow Military Parade Invite

The official guest list for the May 9 military procession on Red Square has still not been made public.

Putin, Trump Discuss Iran, Ukraine in Phone Call, Kremlin Aide Says

Putin offered a ceasefire in the fighting in Ukraine on May 9, when Russia celebrates the Soviet Union's World War II victory over Nazi Germany.

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