A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin praised President Trump's turn away from support for Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion.

Donald Trump has shrugged off suggestions that his administration's foreign policy was in line with Russia's, saying that it was crucial to make a deal with both Kyiv and Moscow in order to end the war in Ukraine.

The argument on Friday between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky was closely monitored in Moscow. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that someone should "force" the President of Ukraine to make peace.

The Trump administration “is rapidly changing all foreign policy configurations,” which “largely aligns with our vision,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian state media in comments that aired Sunday, as translated by Agence France-Presse.

It's a good decision, says Kremlin's spokesman, following the U.S. pausing of all aid to Ukraine. "The details remain to be seen, but if this is true, it is a decision that could indeed push the 'Kyiv regime' towards a peace process,

According to Bloomberg, Donald Trump asked Vladimir Putin to mediate in talks about nuclear arms with Iran. A source from the agency indicates that the Russian leader expressed interest in Trump's proposal.

US President Donald Trump has threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv i

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says last week's Oval Office blowup with U.S. President Donald Trump was “regrettable,” and he adds: “It is time to make things right.”

A spat between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has come as a windfall for the Kremlin, raising Moscow's hopes for a halt in U.S. assistance to Kyiv even as Russian troops seek to extend their gains in Ukraine.