Putin, Trump and Russia

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Stony silence from Moscow after Trump turns on Russia, says talks with Putin 'don't go anywhere'
There was a stony silence in Moscow a day after President Donald Trump signalled he had lost his patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on hold
Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions
Trump Levies New Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants in a Push on Putin to End Ukraine War
Russian drones and missiles blasted sites across Ukraine, killing at least six people, including a woman and her two young daughters, officials said Wednesday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the war floun...

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A major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 6 people, officials say
Nominee to Lead Corruption-Fighting Agency Withdraws as Hateful Messages Emerge
Trump says he’s doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meeting
Zelenskyy said Trump reneged on the possibility of sending the long-range missiles to Ukraine, which would have been a major boost for Kyiv, following his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Pu...

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A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 2, Ukrainian officials say
U.S. prepares new sanctions as Russian drones and missiles kill 6 in Ukraine

Trump sanctions two Russian oil companies as Putin resists push to end Ukraine war

Trump said Oct. 22 that the sanctions "certainly will have an impact" on Russia and that he hopes Putin will "become reasonable."

Now Trump won't meet with Putin on Ukraine, White House official says

There are no plans for President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin to meet "in the immediate future," a White House official said on Tuesday.

Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil giants in a push on Putin to end Ukraine war

President Donald Trump’s administration has announced new sanctions against Russia’s oil industry aimed at moving President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.

Trump Imposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies as His Frustration With Putin Mounts

The sanctions are among the most significant measures that the United States has taken against the Russian energy sector since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.

Trump can’t convince Putin to negotiate. So Ukraine looks to allies to dial up the pressure

After plans for a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump were shelved, Ukraine is appealing to allies for more support in an effort to dial up the pressure on Russia.

Live updates: Trump-Putin summit plans stall; Vance meets with Netanyahu in Israel

Vice President JD Vance continues his trip to Israel today as the Trump administration seeks to shore up the ceasefire it brokered between Israel and Hamas.

Dem senator says Melania Trump is America's 'secret weapon' against Putin's 'war criminality'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said first lady Melania Trump could be key to securing President Donald Trump's support for congressional Russia sanctions legislation.
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