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White House 4 days ago

Is Putin stringing Trump along to sidestep US sanctions while bombing Ukraine?

Russia's attack further signaled that its President Vladimir Putin is utilizing diplomacy to buy himself more time to advance his goals and continue to attack Ukraine, according to experts.

Russia 5 days ago

Russian attack kills 17, injures 48 others in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv overnight, killing 17 people, injuring at least 48 others and damaging buildings, Ukrainian officials said.

Ukraine August 25

Bolton unleashes on Trump Ukraine policy days after FBI raid

John Bolton blasts Trump's Ukraine negotiations as doomed and contradictory following federal agents' search of his home and office last week.

Media August 24

Russian foreign minister accuses NBC host of wanting something to 'sell' during tense Ukraine exchange

NBC's Kristen Welker pressed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on whether they invaded Ukraine and on whether they felt Ukraine had a right to exist.

White House August 23

Trump navigates ongoing Russia, Ukraine negotiations during 31st week in office

Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, setting a two-week timeline for Ukraine negotiations after Putin talks in Alaska.

Opinion August 22

Talks stall and Putin grins. Weak guarantees will only invite more Russian strikes

Empty assurances won’t save Ukraine. Russia remains hell-bent on waging its campaign of terror. High-stakes talks between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders didn't rein in Putin.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy August 21

Zelenskyy seeks 'strong reaction' from US if Putin is not ready for bilateral meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants a "strong reaction" from the U.S. if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not sit down with him for a bilateral meeting.

Russia August 21

Russian cruise missiles hit US company in massive Ukraine strike amid Trump’s peace push

Russia rains down 614 missiles and drones in massive overnight assault on Ukraine, hitting a US-owned company near NATO borders and raising questions about Putin's negotiation intentions.

Vladimir Putin August 21

Putin issues formal demands to end Ukraine war after meeting with Trump: report

Russian president Vladimir Putin is reportedly willing to freeze current front lines in exchange for Ukrainian territorial concessions and a NATO membership ban.

Ukraine August 20

Ukraine’s stolen children crisis looms large as NATO meets on Russia’s war

Ukrainian officials say more than 19,000 children have been unlawfully deported to Russia or occupied areas, with reports suggesting the number could be far higher.

Ukraine August 20

Giving Putin the Donbas would hand Moscow powerful leverage over Kyiv’s financial survival

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands to cede the Donbas region, citing sovereignty concerns and the area's economic and strategic importance.

NATO August 20

NATO scrambles warplanes as Russia hits near Romanian border in Ukraine

NATO aircraft scrambled from Romania following a large-scale Russian attack on across Ukraine overnight, including in the Odesa region near Danube River border with allied nation.

Russia August 20

Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine this month following Trump's meetings with Putin, Zelenskyy

Russia launched its largest attack of the month against Ukraine while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders.

Russia August 19

Trump’s push for Putin-Zelenskyy talks hinges on Kremlin's conditions

A Russia expert warns Putin views a potential Zelenskyy meeting as theater to show Russian greatness rather than genuine diplomacy for Ukraine peace talks.

White House August 19

White House rejects ‘blank checks’ for Ukraine, presses NATO to shoulder costs

The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump wants to respect the American taxpayer, and isn't interested in writing "blank checks" to support Ukraine.

Russia August 19

White House announces Putin agreed to bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Tuesday.

Donald Trump August 19

5 key moments inside Trump’s ‘big day’ with Zelenskyy, European leaders

After meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump touted that he had a "very good meeting" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in D.C.

Ukraine August 19

Trump calls White House talks 'very good, early step' toward Russia-Ukraine peace: Here's what's next

President Trump describes Ukraine peace talks as 'very good early step' following discussions with Zelenskyy and European leaders on security guarantees.

Opinion August 19

MORNING GLORY: Can President Trump deliver a ceasefire or even a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine?

Analysis of recent Trump-Putin-Zelensky diplomatic meetings emphasizes the limits of media knowledge and warns against reporters claiming inside information about private negotiations.

Ukraine August 19

Russia’s Medvedev says Europe’s ‘coalition of the willing’ failed to outplay Trump after Zelenskyy meeting

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev taunted European leaders early Monday, accusing them of having "failed to outplay" U.S. President Donald Trump.

Media Buzz August 19

Zelenskyy agrees to Trump-Putin meeting without cease-fire, but will Kremlin dictator go along?

President Trump's changed stance on Ukraine war negotiations raises questions about Putin's willingness to make concessions in potential peace talks.

Vladimir Putin August 18

Trump moves to broker Putin-Zelenskyy meeting following DC peace talks

President Trump announces plans for trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy after the pair meet one-on-one following Monday's peace talks with Europeans from the White House.

Ukraine August 18

Trump hails US war tech as key to Ukraine’s defense in meeting with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump emphasized that, during his administration, U.S. policy has focused on selling military technology to European allies instead of directly financing weapons packages.

Donald Trump August 18

Trump spars with European leader during Ukraine talks over key step to peace

German Chancellor Merz broke with the generally optimistic tone at the European leaders meeting at the White House on Monday, stating a ceasefire is necessary for peace.

White House August 18

Trump: Europe will ‘take a lot of the burden’ in providing security guarantees for Ukraine

President Donald Trump meets with Zelenskyy and European leaders to discuss Ukraine security guarantees and potential peace agreement.

Donald Trump August 18

Trump says ceasefire not necessary for peace during high-stakes meeting with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump said during a meeting with President Volodomyr Zelenskyy that a ceasefire is not necessary to end the Russia–Ukraine war, citing previous peace deals.

Ukraine August 18

Russian drone strikes kill 7 in Kharkiv during Zelenskyy's White House meeting with Trump

Ukraine suffers deadly Russian drone attacks on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia during Zelenskyy's Washington visit, with children among the reported casualties.

Politics August 18

Senate signals readiness to hit Russia with hard sanctions if peace deal fails

While Republicans praised President Trump's diplomatic efforts with Vladimir Putin, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle signaled a desire to impose sanctions on Moscow if peace talks faltered.

White House August 18

Trump: Zelenskyy meeting not 'end of the road' for US support in securing a peace deal

President Donald Trump said Monday that his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy isn't the last attempt to secure a peace deal.

White House August 18

Flashback: What happened the previous time Zelenskyy met with Trump in the Oval Office

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy returns to the White House Monday with European leaders after Trump's meeting with Putin, following February's tense diplomatic exchange.