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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 Markets Slide 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.

11 Killed in Ryazan Explosives Plant Blast

It is the second fatal explosion at the Elastil factory since October 2021, when 17 people were killed.

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.

Russia Sentences Crimean Woman to 15 Years on Treason, Terror Charges

Grek was accused of cooperating with Ukraine’s HUR intelligence agency in late 2023 and early 2024.

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.

Ukrainian Strike Kills 1, Wounds 12 in Kursk

Governor Alexander Khinshtein said that, in addition to the casualties, 11 buildings and 50 vehicles were damaged by the shock waves.

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 Hails North Korean Troops as ‘Heroic’ in Letter to Kim

Putin sent the letter to mark the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule.

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.

Ukraine Orders More Evacuations as Russia Steps Up Pressure

Russian forces this week made their biggest gain for a 24-hour period in over a year near the towns of Dobropillia and Druzhkivka.

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."

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