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Putin Praises Trump’s ‘Real Efforts’ Toward Peace, Blasts Nobel Committee

The Russian president accused the Nobel Committee of awarding its annual peace prize to “people who did nothing for peace.”

U.S. to Share Intelligence With Kyiv for Strikes on Russian Energy Sites – WSJ

The Trump administration is also reportedly weighing whether to supply Ukraine with powerful weapons capable of hitting more targets inside Russia.

Kremlin Says It ‘Supports and Welcomes’ Trump’s Gaza Plan

Trump’s plan calls for a ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas, disarmament of Hamas and gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Trump’s About-Face on Russia-Ukraine War Leaves More Questions Than Clarity

Despite the major rhetorical shift, experts are split on whether or not Trump signaled a genuine shift in policy toward the war.

Kremlin Rejects Trump’s Claim That Ukraine Can Win the War

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow would press on with what it calls its “special military operation” because it sees “no alternative.”

Trump Says Kyiv Can Win Back 'All of Ukraine' in Major Shift

The astonishing turnaround came shortly after Trump also called for NATO countries to shoot down any Russian jets that violate their airspace.

Father of Russian Killed at Burning Man Asks Trump for Help

Igor Kruglov criticized the handling of the murder investigation by the local sheriff’s office and asked Trump to get the FBI involved.

Trump Ready to Match EU Tariffs on China, India to Pressure Putin – U.S. Official

Trump raised the possibility of tariffs between 50% and 100% on Moscow's oil buyers to hit at revenue it needs for the war in Ukraine, the official said...

Trump Says 'Very Disappointed' in Putin

He did not however say what, if any, consequences Russia would face for failing to reach a peace deal on Ukraine.

Trump Says He Spoke to Putin Again After White House Summit

Trump repeated a familiar line on Putin, saying their conversations are always “good,” while adding that Russia’s bombing of Ukrainian cities leaves...

Russia’s Lavrov Says West Trying to ‘Block' Ukraine Peace Talks

The FM also accused Ukrainian authorities of 'attempts to disrupt the process that was laid down by Presidents Putin and Trump.'

Trump Nudges Zelensky to ‘Show Flexibility’ in Peace Talks, Blames Russia’s Invasion on NATO Expansion

Calling Ukraine a “buffer between Russia and the rest of Europe,” Trump ruled out the possibility of membership in the military bloc for Kyiv.

‘Zelensky’s Dead End’: Russian Media Downplays Ukraine-Trump White House Meeting

Russian state outlets focused on Putin and Trump's call during the meeting and said Kyiv and Europe were powerless to influence U.S.-Russia talks on the...

Trump Says Plans Underway for Putin-Zelensky Meeting Following White House Talks

European leaders rallied behind Trump earlier in the day as he said Ukraine might receive security guarantees as part of a potential peace deal with Russia...

Trump Backing Putin's Ukraine Land Plan – AFP Source, Reports

Putin reportedly proposed to to freeze the front line in two regions which Moscow partially controls in exchange for Ukraine's withdrawal from the Donbas...

Putin Says Discussed Ukraine Peace on 'Fair Basis' With Trump

"The conversation was very frank, substantive and, in my opinion, brings us closer to the necessary decisions," he said.

In a High-Stakes Summit, Trump Hands Putin a Victory Without a Fight

A lack of clear results empowers Putin to carry on with the war as usual, experts told The Moscow Times.

U.S. Proposed NATO-Style Joint Defense Guarantees for Kyiv – AFP Source

NATO's collective security is based on its Article 5 principle: if one member is attacked, the entire alliance comes to its defense.

Russian Market Slides After Putin-Trump Talks End Without Breakthrough

The Moscow Exchange index dropped 2%, erasing about 130 billion rubles ($1.6 billion) in market capitalization.

Trump Drops Ukraine Ceasefire Demand After Putin Summit

The shift away from an urgent ceasefire would seem to favor Putin, who has long argued for negotiations on a final peace deal.

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