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

Referring to Ukraine as a “buffer between Russia and the rest of Europe,” Trump ruled out the possibility of membership in the military alliance for...

‘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.

Trump Holds Back on New Sanctions After Putin Meeting

“Because of what happened today, I think I don't have to think about it. I may have to think about it in two weeks or three weeks,” Trump said.

Zelensky Says Will Meet Trump in Washington Monday

He reiterated that he would be ready for a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin — something that Kyiv has been pushing for but which the Kremlin has...

Trump and Putin End Alaska Talks With No Deal on Ukraine

After a red-carpet welcome for Putin, the talks ended earlier than expected and without the landmark peace deal that Trump had been hoping for.

Trump and Belarus Leader Lukashenko Speak Ahead of Alaska Summit

Belarusian media reports that Trump has accepted Lukashenko’s offer to come to Minsk.

Who's Who in the U.S. and Russian Delegations in Alaska

From top diplomats to special envoys and finance ministers, here's a look at who’s going to be at the table in Anchorage.

As Putin Meets Trump in Alaska, Experts Say He’s Already Scored Big

The meeting gives Putin a way to buy time, delay further U.S. sanctions and solidify military gains on the battlefield, experts say.

Russia Will Send ‘Clear’ Message to U.S. at Alaska Summit, FM Lavrov Says

“What we do know is that we have clear arguments to contribute to the discussion, and our position is well defined. We will present it accordingly,”...

Putin-Trump Summit: What Each Side Wants

Expectations are high, but Moscow and Kyiv remain far apart in their visions on how to end the conflict.

Trump Says Putin Summit Could Fail, Promises Ukraine Say

He added that he saw a "25% chance that this meeting will not be a successful meeting."

In Photos: Vladimir Putin's Meetings With U.S. Presidents Over the Decades

While these meetings were generally warm during the Clinton and Bush years, they gradually grew more tense as relations spiraled downward.

opinion Ruth Deyermond

Trump Is Doing Putin a Favor — And Abandoning His Allies

Hosting the Russian president on American soil is a clear sign of Washington's pivot way from Europe to the strongman in the Kremlin.

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