October 23 After waffling between Russia and Ukraine, Trump slaps Kremlin with oil sanctions President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil while canceling his planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
October 22 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte endorses Trump's approach to ending Ukraine war after White House talks NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says pressure and sanctions are changing Vladimir Putin's calculus as Russia deals with heavy military losses in Ukraine as the war continues.
October 22 Trump, Zelenskyy agree on crucial aspect to end Ukraine war: 'good compromise' Russia rejects Trump's plan to halt Ukraine conflict at current battle lines, with Moscow demanding full control of Donbas region for lasting peace agreement.
October 18 From Israel to Ukraine, Trump spends week focused on navigating global conflicts After securing a Middle East peace deal between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump is now focused on ending the Russia–Ukraine war.
October 17 Zelenskyy pitches Trump on Ukraine drone-for-Tomahawk missile exchange as president weighs escalation concerns President Donald Trump shows interest in a potential drone deal with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but calls Tomahawk missiles a significant escalation.
October 17 Trump says 'tremendous bad blood' between Zelenskyy, Putin delaying peace deal despite Middle East momentum President Donald Trump said "tremendous bad blood" between Zelenskyy and Putin is delaying a peace deal from happening with the war in Ukraine.
October 17 Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine pushes for powerful American Tomahawk missiles amid ongoing war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks American Tomahawk missiles in meeting with President Donald Trump following his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
October 16 Could Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan offer a blueprint for peace in Ukraine? President Donald Trump is weighing providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles as he shifts his focus to the Russia–Ukraine war following the Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement.
October 16 Trump, Putin plan Hungary meeting on Ukraine war, Zelenskyy to visit White House Friday President Donald Trump schedules call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Ukraine seeks long-range Tomahawk missiles following recent Russian strikes on energy sites.
October 16 Grenell praises Trump’s ‘common sense’ foreign policy, slams Biden for avoiding Putin Richard Grenell praises President Donald Trump's foreign policy approach and criticizes former President Joe Biden for avoiding Russian President Vladimir Putin for years.