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Trump Sees Eye-to-Eye With Russia on Crimea’s Status, Kremlin Says

Trump wrote on social media Wednesday that Crimea was “not even a point of discussion” in ongoing peace talks and said the peninsula was “lost years...

Trump Says He May Meet Putin ‘Shortly After’ Middle East Trip in May

The U.S. President did not specify when or where exactly a potential summit with Putin might take place.

Trump Tower Moscow, Rare Earths and Geopolitical Perks: How the Kremlin Plans to Bait Trump Into a Grand Bargain

The Kremlin wants an outcome far more ambitious than a mere ceasefire in Ukraine. For that, it will need extraordinary incentives.

Trump Threatens to Withdraw From Ukraine Peace Talks Unless Deal Reached ‘Very Shortly’

A decision to exit the talks could come “very shortly,” Trump said. “No specific number of days, but quickly. We want to get it done.”

Trump Softens on Zelensky, Says Mineral Deal Coming 'Soon'

Trump has repeatedly made the false claim that Ukraine started the war and this week accused Zelensky of responsibility for "millions" of deaths.

Trump Tells Russia to ‘Get Moving’ on Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Axios reported earlier that Trump might “move forward” with new Russia sanctions if it does not agree to a ceasefire by the end of April.

Trump Criticizes Ongoing Bombing in Ukraine Amid Ceasefire Talks

“I’m not happy about what’s going on” in Ukraine, Trump told reporters, saying that “they’re bombing like crazy right now.”

Russian Market Slides Amid Global Panic Over Trump’s Tariffs

Among the biggest losers on Monday was En+ Group, the parent company of aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska’s Rusal, which fell 9.76%.

Russian Markets Reel From Trump Tariffs, Oil Price Collapse

The Moscow Exchange was down 8.5% at the end of trading on Friday — its worst week in more than two years.

Trump Doesn’t Want ‘Endless’ Talks With Russia, Rubio Says

“We will know soon enough — in a matter of weeks, not months — whether Russia is serious about peace or not,” Rubio said in Brussels.

White House Officials Advise Trump Against Calling Putin Until Ukraine Ceasefire Reached – NBC

But U.S. officials told NBC that Trump could “suddenly” decide to call Putin despite advice that such a conversation would be premature.

Will Russia Come Out a Winner in Trump’s Trade Wars?

U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs notably do not include Russia or its neighbor Belarus.

No Putin-Trump Meeting Planned in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin Says

Trump said Monday that he might visit Saudi Arabia as early as next month, fueling speculation about a potential meet-up with Putin.

Putin ‘Remains Open’ to Speaking With Trump, Top Spokesman Says

Trump criticized both Putin and Zelensky in a recent interview with NBC, saying he was “very angry” with the Russian leader.

Trump Says ‘Very Angry’ With Putin Over Ukraine

The U.S. president threatened to impose "secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia" if the Kremlin refused to back a peace deal in Ukraine.

Kremlin Says ‘Difficult Negotiations’ Ahead on Ukraine

The Kremlin said Sunday there were many outstanding “questions” and “nuances” on how a potential ceasefire might be implemented.

Europe Says U.S. Scaled Back Russian Sanctions Evasion Enforcement – Bloomberg

European officials told Bloomberg that the U.S. was “mostly unresponsive” in one working group and that it had “gone quiet” in another.

Trump Offers to Take Control of Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants in Ceasefire Deal

“If the United States owned them, that would offer the best protection for this infrastructure and support Ukraine’s energy needs,” the White House...

Putin Pressures Trump to Recognize Annexed Ukrainian Territories – Kommersant

Sources told the newspaper that Russia would "not lay claim to Odesa and other Ukrainian territories" if the U.S. recognizes annexed regions.

Russia Agrees to Halt Attacks on Energy Infrastructure, But Broader Ceasefire Talks Stall

Vladimir Putin insisted that any peace deal must include a "complete end" of Western military and intelligence support for Kyiv.

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