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Trump Says He’s Ready to Attend Istanbul Talks, But Unsure If Putin Will Show Up

"I don't know that he would be there if I'm not there. We're going to find out," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Qatar.

Trump Floats Idea of Flying to Istanbul for Russia-Ukraine Talks

"I've got so many meetings, but I was thinking about actually flying over there," the president told reporters at the White House.

Senior Russian Lawmaker Calls Trump ‘Weak’ Over WWII Comments

Trump claimed on Sunday that Allied powers were “not even close” to defeating Nazi Germany before the United States intervened in the conflict.

Zelensky Offers to Meet Putin in Turkey ‘Personally’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend peace talks in Turkey.

Trump Calls for 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine, Threatens Russia With Sanctions

“It can all be done very quickly, and I will be available on a moment’s notice if my services are needed,” Trump said.

Russia and China Criticize Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ Plan

Moscow and Beijing said they would begin consultations on preventing the deployment of weapons in space.

Russian Officials Criticize Trump for ‘Exaggerating’ U.S. Role in WWII

Trump claimed that the United States contributed the most to the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, downplaying the roles of European countries.

Trump Eyes Erdogan's Help to End Ukraine War

"I look forward to working with President Erdogan on getting the ridiculous, but deadly, War between Russia and Ukraine ended — NOW!" Trump posted.

Trump Flip-Flops on Putin’s Intentions for Peace in Ukraine

Donald Trump said he believes Vladimir Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine, despite just days earlier suggesting the opposite.

U.S. Says It Could Be ‘Very Critical Week’ for Ukraine Deal

"We're close, but we're not close enough," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC.

Putin Ready for Ukraine Talks 'Without Preconditions' – Kremlin

Russia is signaling readiness for Ukraine peace talks "without preconditions," though key demands on territory and NATO remain.

Trump, Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope's Funeral

At Pope Francis’s funeral, Trump and Zelensky held a rare, symbolic meeting to discuss a possible Ukraine ceasefire.

‘Crimea Will Stay With Russia,’ Trump Tells Time Magazine

“Zelensky understands that, and everybody understands that it’s been with them for a long time,” Donald Trump said in an interview with the publication...

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.”

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