Trump, Russia and Ukraine

Trump said he'd quickly end Russia's war on Ukraine. But it's proving tough.
Donald Trump pledged to end the conflict in Ukraine, but the war has proved tough to solve. Now, he says he'll sanction Russia.
Trump threatens tariffs on Russia if Putin doesn't 'settle now and stop' Ukraine war
In a post to Truth Social, President Trump threatened to hit Russia with tariffs if Vladimir Putin refuses to make a deal on the Ukraine war.
Russia ready for 'respectful dialogue' after Trump tells Putin to end Ukraine war
Donald Trump said he would impose high tariffs and further sanctions on Russia if it continued its "ridiculous war".
Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation"
Russia on Thursday rejected the idea of NATO countries sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in the war with Russia, saying such a move would threaten to cause an "uncontrollable escalation".
Ukraine Is Losing Fewer Soldiers Than Russia — but It’s Still Losing the War
Russia has lost about twice as many men to death and serious injury as Ukraine. But the trends favor the Kremlin.
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs, sanctions if it doesn’t end ‘ridiculous’ Ukraine war
President Donald Trump has demanded that Russia end its invasion of Ukraine or face punitive economic measures
Exclusive: Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal
Domestic activity has become strained in recent months by labour shortages and high interest rates introduced to tackle inflation, which has accelerated under record military spending.
As Trump takes office, one of Russia's wary neighbors says a Ukraine peace deal should come this year
A peace deal will likely be brokered in Ukraine this year, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said. Although his timescale has slipped, both Ukraine and Russia have indicated willing. Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said she believes there'll be a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine this year.
Toward a Settlement of the Russia-Ukraine War
To bring Russia to the negotiating table and end the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin needs to believe time is no longer on his side. Here's what the Trump administration needs to do to make that
Trump Threatens Sanctions, Tariffs on Russia if Putin Won’t End War in Ukraine
President Trump in a social-media post urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a deal, in his most forceful and public effort to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump proposes peace deal with Russia to halt Ukrainian war
Ukraine is ready to make a deal - said U.S. President Donald Trump during a speech in Davos. He added that he would like to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. - It's about millions of human lives being wasted - added Trump.
Russia Loses 180,000 More Troops Last Year Than in 2023: Ukraine
Russia has had battlefield momentum but its recent territorial gains have been at the expense of high personnel losses.
Ukraine says Trump's sanctions threat sends 'strong signal' to Russia
Ukraine praised U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday for threatening to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russia if it ...
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Ukraine’s Debt: an Instrument of Pressure and Spoliation in the Hands of Creditors
In this article the author focuses on Ukraine’s debt since the 1990s and more particularly in the years after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022.
Trump tells Davos elite to invest in US or face tariffs
At the World Economic Forum, Trump promises tax cuts for U.S. manufacturing and threatens tariffs. Explore his economic strategy and global implications.
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Two killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv region
Ukraine also sends volley of drones into Russia, with air defences intercepting attacks on 13 regions, including Moscow.
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Russian Troops Dig Trenches on Crimean Beaches, Fearing Ukrainian Airborne Assault
Atesh partisans report extensive fortifications, dugouts, and trenches being constructed on Crimea’s beaches near Yevpatoria.
North Korea prepares to send more troops to Russia after suffering casualties, South Korea says
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff also assessed in a report distributed to journalists that North Korea is continuing its ...
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Russia races for Ukranian mineral wealth before a potential ceasefire
Moscow is targeting Ukraine's rich mineral reserves, crippling the steel production efforts and jeopardizing its ability to ...