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Trump Acknowledges Putin Not Ready to End Ukraine War – WSJ

It marks a notable departure for Trump, who has repeatedly said he believed his Russian counterpart was genuinely interested in peace.

Kremlin Walks Back Criticism of Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Plan

“This is a sovereign matter for the United States,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Rubio Says Trump Has Offered No 'Concession' to Putin

The U.S. secretary of state rejected criticism over the administration's Ukraine policy at a Senate hearing.

Trump and Putin Shared ‘Warm’ Memories of Russia-U.S. Alliance in WWII, Kremlin Official Says

“Trump remembers this brotherhood in arms and said with regret that our countries are... no longer together,” Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.

No ‘Real Concessions’: Putin Used Trump Call to Delay, Not End Ukraine War, Experts Say

Experts said Putin aims to avoid engaging seriously in peace talks while trying not to alienate Trump.

Trump Says Russia and Ukraine to ‘Immediately Start’ Ceasefire Talks After Putin Call

The Russian president called the phone conversation, which lasted over two hours, “meaningful, frank and very useful.”

Trump Says He Will Call Putin and Zelensky on Monday

The U.S. president, who said he will also speak to "various members" of NATO, expressed hope that the calls would lead to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

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...

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