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Trump, Putin meeting depends on progress toward ending Ukraine war, says Rubio

A possible meeting between U.S.

Trump, Putin meeting depends on progress toward ending Ukraine war, says Rubio
Election|Political|US|World

It took Donald Trump less than a decade to turn the US toward Putin’s Russia

It took Donald Trump less than a decade to turn the US toward Putin’s Russia

Europe|Political|US|World

Trump’s slam of Zelensky is a remarkable moment in US foreign policy

Trump’s slam of Zelensky is a remarkable moment in US foreign policy

Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Putin-Trump meeting is possible this month but may be later, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Putin-Trump meeting is possible this month but may be later,  Kremlin says
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Trump says he may meet Putin this month, dismisses Ukraine concerns

U.S.

Trump says he may meet Putin this month, dismisses Ukraine concerns
MidEast|Political|US|World

Expert says Putin just got a massive win from Trump

According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the US and Russia agreed on four principles following talks that lasted over four hours in Saudi Arabia. Puck News correspondent Julia Ioffe explains how these talks, which excluded Ukraine and Europe, are a big win for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump’s rush for a deal with Putin leaves Ukraine and Europe scrambling

Trump’s rush for a deal with Putin leaves Ukraine and Europe scrambling

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Putin is serious about negotiating peace in Ukraine, Kremlin says

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was serious about negotiating a settlement to end the war in Ukraine as high-level talks began in Saudi Arabia, and

Putin is serious about negotiating peace in Ukraine, Kremlin says
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelensky says he told Trump that Putin is afraid of him

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour about recent talks with US President Donald Trump regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Zelensky says he told Trump that Putin is afraid of him
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv

The Kremlin says senior American and Russian officials will hold talks on improving their ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine

Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump leans on close ties to Saudi prince as he looks for a deal on Ukraine

Trump leans on close ties to Saudi prince as he looks for a deal on Ukraine

Trump leans on close ties to Saudi prince as he looks for a deal on Ukraine
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia rules out territorial concessions on eve of talks with Trump team

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday ruled out territorial concessions to Ukraine, setting out a tough opening stance on the eve

Russia rules out territorial concessions on eve of talks with Trump team
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Trump offers key concessions to Putin ahead of Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia

Trump offers key concessions to Putin ahead of Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia

MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says he could meet with Putin 'very soon' on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he believes he could meet "very soon" with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump says he could meet with Putin 'very soon' on Ukraine
Europe|Political|US|World

European leaders to hold emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump peace push leaves them isolated

European leaders to hold emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump peace push leaves them isolated

European leaders to hold emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump peace push leaves them isolated
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US, Russia to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war

U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to start talks aimed at ending Moscow's nearly three-year war

US, Russia to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war
Europe|Political|US|World

Peace not war is the focus now for Russia and United States, Kremlin says

The Kremlin said on Sunday that the significance of the phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was that now Russia and the United States would speak about peace and not

Peace not war is the focus now for Russia and United States, Kremlin says
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukrainians are fearful any Trump-brokered ceasefire will be full of concessions and false promises

Ukrainians are fearful any Trump-brokered ceasefire will be full of concessions and false promises

Europe|Political|US|World

Trump team makes confused start to Ukraine diplomacy

This was a disorienting week for those anxious over how the new Trump administration will fulfill Donald Trump's vow to end the Ukraine war.

Trump team makes confused start to Ukraine diplomacy
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelensky warns days of guaranteed US support for Europe are over, as Kellogg says Europeans won’t be at table for peace talks

Zelensky warns days of guaranteed US support for Europe are over, as Kellogg says Europeans won’t be at table for peace talks

Zelensky warns days of guaranteed US support for Europe are over, as Kellogg says Europeans won’t be at table for peace talks
Americas|MidEast|Political|World

Saudi Arabia welcomes idea of U.S. and Russian presidents meeting in kingdom

Saudi Arabia said on Friday it commended the phone call between U.S.

Saudi Arabia welcomes idea of U.S. and Russian presidents meeting in kingdom
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia rejoices at Trump-Putin call as Zelenskyy rejects talks without Ukraine present

Russian officials and state media have taken a triumphant tone after President Donald Trump jettisoned three years of U.S. policy and announced he would likely meet soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace deal in the almost three-year-long war in Ukraine

Russia rejoices at Trump-Putin call as Zelenskyy rejects talks without Ukraine present
Europe|Political|US|World

Europe fears Trump-Putin ‘dirty deal’ as Ukraine scrambles for a seat at the table

Europe fears Trump-Putin ‘dirty deal’ as Ukraine scrambles for a seat at the table

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UAE offers to host talks aimed at ending Ukraine war, sources say

The United Arab Emirates has told the United States it wants to host talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine that could

UAE offers to host talks aimed at ending Ukraine war, sources say
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine says it will not accept US-Russia peace deal reached without Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday Ukraine would not accept any bilateral agreement on its fate reached by Moscow and Washington without Kyiv's involvement, and called for

Ukraine says it will not accept US-Russia peace deal reached without Kyiv
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump’s call with Putin ends U.S. efforts to isolate Russia

By saying Ukraine’s NATO membership is “impractical” and the return of Russian-occupied territories to Kyiv is “unrealistic,” the Trump administration is giving its blessing to key items on President Vladimir Putin’s wish list — even before a potential settlement of the conflict

Trump’s call with Putin ends U.S. efforts to isolate Russia
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says Putin and Zelenskiy want peace; phone calls kick off talks to end Ukraine war

Donald Trump said both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed a

Trump says Putin and Zelenskiy want peace; phone calls kick off talks to end Ukraine war
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump: not practical for Ukraine to join NATO, get back all land

U.S.

Trump: not practical for Ukraine to join NATO, get back all land
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US relations with Europe will never be the same after Trump’s call with Putin

US relations with Europe will never be the same after Trump’s call with Putin

Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Putin has waited for this moment for 3 years, as Zelensky is left in the cold

Putin has waited for this moment for 3 years, as Zelensky is left in the cold

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After Putin call, Trump says negotiations to end Ukraine war will start ‘immediately’

After Putin call, Trump says negotiations to end Ukraine war will start ‘immediately’

After Putin call, Trump says negotiations to end Ukraine war will start ‘immediately’
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Putin invited Trump to Moscow to discuss Ukraine, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Putin invited Trump to Moscow to discuss Ukraine, Kremlin says
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Things to know about Russia's release of American Marc Fogel and the impact on ending Ukraine war

President Donald Trump’s announcement that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine followed a prisoner swap between the two nations

Things to know about Russia's release of American Marc Fogel and the impact on ending Ukraine war
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia’s shrinking world: The war in Ukraine and Moscow’s global reach

With its focus on war with its neighbor, Russia has taken its eyes off the ball elsewhere. As a result, its position is much weaker – but Putin remains dangerous.

Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Russia plays hardball on Ukraine peace discussions after Trump talks of Putin contact

Russia's point man for relations with the United States said on Monday that all of President Vladimir Putin's conditions must be met in full

Russia plays hardball on Ukraine peace discussions after Trump talks of Putin contact
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says US is making progress with Russia, declines to discuss talks with Putin

U.S.

Trump says US is making progress with Russia, declines to discuss talks with Putin
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US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine

President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this week

US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
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Trump says he’s spoken with Putin as Russia’s war in Ukraine approaches third anniversary

Trump says he’s spoken with Putin as Russia’s war in Ukraine approaches third anniversary

Trump says he’s spoken with Putin as Russia’s war in Ukraine approaches third anniversary
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really does

Nearly three years after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, his troops are making steady progress on the battlefield

Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really does
Europe|Political|World

Quotes from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's interview with Reuters

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gave an interview to Reuters on Friday.

Quotes from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's interview with Reuters
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says 'we need to be patient' on Trump and possible Ukraine talks

The Kremlin said on Friday there had been a lot of inaccurate reports on U.S. plans for ending the Ukraine war and called for patience as speculation swirled around the timing of a

Kremlin says 'we need to be patient' on Trump and possible Ukraine talks
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Preparations for Putin-Trump meeting at 'advanced stage', Russian lawmaker says

Preparations for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Preparations for Putin-Trump meeting at 'advanced stage', Russian lawmaker says
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Back in the USSR: Putin revives Soviet-era 'Eurovision' with new allies

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a revival of the Soviet answer to the Eurovision Song Contest in an effort to counter what he says is the decadence

Back in the USSR: Putin revives Soviet-era 'Eurovision' with new allies
MidEast|Political|US|World

Saudi Arabia, UAE seen as possible venues for Trump-Putin summit, two Russian sources say

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seen by Russia as possible venues for a summit between U.S.

Saudi Arabia, UAE seen as possible venues for Trump-Putin summit, two Russian sources say
Europe|Political|World

Putin says ignoring Soviet role in liberation of Nazi death camps is shameful

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that ignoring the Soviet Union's role in liberating Nazi German death camps such as Auschwitz and not inviting surviving family members of

Putin says ignoring Soviet role in liberation of Nazi death camps is shameful
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy urges Trump to be on Ukraine's side, says Putin not afraid of Europe

Ukraine needed broader security guarantees and Russian President Vladimir Putin was not afraid of Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Fox News

Zelenskiy urges Trump to be on Ukraine's side, says Putin not afraid of Europe
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage

Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage

Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Putin says he and Trump should meet to discuss Ukraine and energy prices

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he and Donald Trump should meet to talk about the Ukraine war and energy prices,

Putin says he and Trump should meet to discuss Ukraine and energy prices
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Trump’s policy on Ukrainian war may lack focus, but it’s an unexpected priority

Trump’s policy on Ukrainian war may lack focus, but it’s an unexpected priority

Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Putin is ready to talk to Trump and is waiting for word from Washington

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to hold a phone call with U.S.

Kremlin says Putin is ready to talk to Trump and is waiting for word from Washington
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he's ready to meet Putin 'immediately' to secure end of Ukraine war

U.S.

Trump says he's ready to meet Putin 'immediately' to secure end of Ukraine war
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump's threat against Moscow on Ukraine seen as an insulting false start by some in Russia

"Disrespectful", "insulting", and "ill-informed."

Trump's threat against Moscow on Ukraine seen as an insulting false start by some in Russia
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader

Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader

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Trump misses his own deadline to end Ukraine war

Trump misses his own deadline to end Ukraine war

Trump misses his own deadline to end Ukraine war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What Trump's presidency could mean for Russia's rouble

With Donald Trump's pledge to quickly end the war between Ukraine and Russia, market players are starting to look at what impact that could have on the rouble,

What Trump's presidency could mean for Russia's rouble
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russian, Iranian presidents to discuss Syria, Middle East and nuclear programme

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian may discuss the situation in Syria, the Middle East, and Iran's nuclear programme on Friday, during

Russian, Iranian presidents to discuss Syria, Middle East and nuclear programme
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says he will meet 'very quickly' with Putin

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he is going to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very quickly" after he takes office next week.

Trump says he will meet 'very quickly' with Putin
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Trump call with Putin expected soon, Trump adviser says

U.S.

Trump call with Putin expected soon, Trump adviser says
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Russia says it welcomes Trump's readiness to solve problems through dialogue

Russia welcomes the stated willingness of U.S.

Russia says it welcomes Trump's readiness to solve problems through dialogue
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Trump says Putin wants to meet him, meeting being set up

U.S.

Trump says Putin wants to meet him, meeting being set up
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he sympathizes with Russia's opposition to NATO membership for Ukraine

President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he sympathized with the Russian position that Ukraine should not be part of NATO, and he lamented

Trump says he sympathizes with Russia's opposition to NATO membership for Ukraine
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Trump can be decisive in helping stop Russia's Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Trump can be decisive in helping stop Russia's Putin
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|US|World

After a quarter-century in power, Putin faces a new test: The return of Trump

After a quarter-century in power, Putin faces a new test: The return of Trump

Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Putin apologizes over ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility

Putin apologizes over ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility

Putin apologizes over ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility
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Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was no time left this year to sign a new Ukrainian gas transit deal, and laid the blame firmly on Ukraine for refusing to extend the

Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year
Europe|Political|World

Russia: It's up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties

Russia is willing to work with Donald Trump's incoming administration to improve relations if the U.S. has serious intentions to do so but

Russia: It's up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties
Election|Political|US

6 key lines from Trump’s Sunday speech to conservative activists in Phoenix

6 key lines from Trump’s Sunday speech to conservative activists in Phoenix

6 key lines from Trump’s Sunday speech to conservative activists in Phoenix
Europe|Political|World

Zelensky calls Putin a ‘dumbass’ for challenging a missile ‘duel’

Zelensky calls Putin a ‘dumbass’ for challenging a missile ‘duel’

Zelensky calls Putin a ‘dumbass’ for challenging a missile ‘duel’
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference

Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference

Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference
MidEast|Political|World

Putin denies Russian defeat in Syria, says Israel is the main winner

Russian President Vladimir Putin denied on Thursday that Russia's nine-year intervention in Syria had been a failure, but expressed concern about Israel's military operations there

Putin denies Russian defeat in Syria, says Israel is the main winner
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin says he pulled Russia back from the edge of the abyss

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he had pulled Russia back from the edge of the abyss after the chaos which accompanied the fall of the Soviet Union, and had built the

Putin says he pulled Russia back from the edge of the abyss
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy on Putin's missile duel offer: do you think he is sane?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed Russian President's Vladimir Putin's missile duel offer during a press conference at a European Council meeting on Thursday.

Zelenskiy on Putin's missile duel offer: do you think he is sane?
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Putin says Russia is ready for a missile duel with the U.S

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday suggested a missile 'duel' with the United States that would show how Russia's new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile could defeat

Putin says Russia is ready for a missile duel with the U.S

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