Trump, Ukraine

Trump's stance on Ukraine, Russia — what we know from his first week in office
For those with a vested interest in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump's first week in office was a bit of a rollercoaster. During his first presidential term, Trump famously praised Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Why peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are not as simple as Trump makes out
The US president says he will use financial leverage to force Russia to accept a deal to end the invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine Doesn't Fear Trump’s “America First” Approach
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections in 2024 did not come as a surprise in Kyiv. Instead, Ukrainian authorities are now focused on building institutional ties with the incoming administration and closely monitoring appointments to foreign policy positions.
Donald Trump Said He'd End Ukraine War in First 24 Hours. He Hasn't
Trump did not mention Ukraine in his inauguration speech but has told reporters that Vladimir Putin would be destroying Russia by not agreeing to a peace deal.
Trump leans in on targeting Russian oil revenue as he tries to fulfill pledge to end Ukraine war
President Donald Trump is emphasizing that targeting Russia’s oil revenue is the best way to get Moscow to end its nearly three-year war against Ukraine.
As Trump and Putin Circle Each Other, an Agenda Beyond Ukraine Emerges
President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.
Trump must call Putin’s bluff on Ukraine talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin is starting 2025 with a bang. In a nod to U.S. President Donald Trump’s desire for a settlement in Ukraine, the Kremlin has announced its readiness for negotiations “without preconditions.
Donald Trump's Aid Freeze Forces Zelensky to Look Elsewhere
Trump's aid freeze has left humanitarian projects in Ukraine without funding in the middle of winter, prompting concerns that ...
EU renews toothless Russia sanctions, retaining gas exemptions as Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire deal looms
Long reputed to be Russia-friendly, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has often railed against the continuation of the EU ...
Lithuanian president backs Trump's NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat
Securing an end to the fighting in Ukraine must take place with Kyiv's full involvement and come with more defense spending by regional countries to avoid any future Russian aggression, according to ...
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 ...
Putin claims ‘Ukraine crisis’ may have been averted if Trump was president
I would say they are pragmatic and trusting relations. I can’t help but agree with him that if his victory had not been ...
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Tulsi Gabbard's views on Russia, Syria, Trump and government surveillance — in her own words
Tulsi Gabbard faced tough questions Thursday about past comments about Russia, Syria and government leaker Edward Snowden ...
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McConnell-Trump Divide Deepens, Setting Stage for GOP Battle
In 2022, Scott became the first Republican senator to challenge McConnell for GOP leader during his 18-year tenure in the job ...
Live updates: Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks face Senate hearings
Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared to face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic ...