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Zelensky Urges Allies Against Appeasing Russia After U.S. Trip

Zelensky called on Ukraine’s allies to hold the line against “granting terrorists any bounty for their crimes.”

Trump Tells Zelensky to 'Make a Deal' as Tomahawk Plea Misfires

Zelensky left empty-handed as Trump eyes a fresh diplomatic breakthrough on the back of last week's Gaza peace deal.

Putin Plans to Meet Trump in Budapest. How Will He Get There?

Putin is sanctioned by the West and wanted by the ICC on war crimes charges. That could complicate his travel to Hungary.

Trump and Zelensky to Meet as Kyiv Presses for Tomahawks

Trump has remained vague on whether he will provide Ukraine with the long-range missiles it seeks.

Trump Says He Will Meet Putin in Budapest After 'Great' Call

In his latest abrupt pivot on Russia's invasion, Trump said he expected to meet Putin in Budapest for what would be their second summit since his return...

‘Could End Badly’: Medvedev Threatens Trump Over Tomahawks for Ukraine

“The supply of these missiles could end badly for everyone. First and foremost for Trump,” Medvedev wrote in a post on social media.

Zelensky Warns Russia Exploiting Lack of 'Attention' on War

The Kremlin meanwhile warned that it could treat any launches of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles as though they were carrying nuclear warheads.

Zelensky Urges Trump to Broker Ukraine Peace

"If a war can be stopped in one region, then surely other wars can be stopped as well, including the Russian war," said Zelensky.

Melania Trump Says Has 'Open Channel' With Putin on Ukrainian Kids

Eight children had been reunited with their families in the past 24 hours following negotiations between her team and Putin's, the first lady said.

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.'

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