Russia, Putin and Trump

Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.
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.
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 harder to solve than he once thought. Now, he says he'll sanction Russia.
Trump threatens Russia, others with tariffs if Ukraine deal not reached
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make a deal to end its war in Ukraine, and added that these could also be applied to "other participating countries.
Putin accused of manipulating Trump’s peace efforts in Ukraine
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has accused Vladimir Putin of manipulating Donald Trump's peace efforts. The U.S. President has declared his intention to ensure a peaceful resolution to the war between Moscow and Kyiv,
Russia-Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin praises Trump, says will talk soon
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is ready for dialogue with Donald Trump. The Kremlin states that Putin is waiting for a signal from Washington. This statement comes just a day after the US president said that he wants to talk with Putin,
Russia says it sees nothing much new in Trump's threat of sanctions and tariffs
The Kremlin said on Thursday it saw nothing particularly new in a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to hit Russia with ...
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Hungary eyes new era with U.S. amid tensions over Russia
A golden age in relations between the United States and Hungary is approaching, declared Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter ...
No Evidence Vladimir Putin Wants Fauci Extradited To Russia
On Jan. 22, posts on the social media platform X alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to extradite Dr.
Trump’s threat of tariffs and sanctions on Russia over Ukraine may fall flat
President Donald Trump is threatening to impose stiff taxes, tariffs and sanctions on Russia if an agreement isn’t reached to ...
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What is Maria Butina doing now in Russia after her release from a US prison?
After being deported from the United States, Maria Butina is now a member of parliament in Russia’s Duma. She’s become a public persona, often appearing on Russian state TV, and has been active on ...
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Toward a New Russia Policy: An Agenda for the Trump Administration
U.S.-Russian relations have reached a nadir not seen since the darkest days of the Cold War. Russian President Vladimir Putin believes his country is engaged in a historic confrontation with the ...
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The Art of a Good Deal: Ukraine’s Strategic Economic Opportunity for the United States
As President Donald Trump pursues a quick end to the war in Ukraine, he should recognize that maximizing Ukraine's security ...
North Korea takes wait-and-see approach toward Trump
North Korea's People's Assembly was an opportunity to detail future international ambitions. This year, the US was not mentioned as Kim awaits indicators of Trump's attitude to Pyongyang.