Trump’s Ukraine Diplomacy
The president’s efforts to make a deal are welcome, but the best hope of bringing a halt to the fighting is to convince Putin that he won’t make further gains. Source link
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Oil prices fall on talks to end Russian invasion of Ukraine
Oil prices fell on Tuesday (Aug 19) as traders bet that talks over a possible agreement to legitimise or end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could ease sanctions on Russian crude oil,…
Europe: Stocks close at five-month highs as investors monitor progress on Ukraine
European shares closed at their highest level in more than five months on Tuesday (Aug 19) as investors assessed the chances of an end of the war in Ukraine, following Monday’s talks in…
Trump vows no U.S. troops for Ukraine as plans for Putin-Zelenskky talks remain in the air
President Trump made a firm commitment Tuesday that no U.S. troops will be deployed to Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, but said he has not ruled out…
Oops! Karoline Leavitt Undermines Trump’s Big Ukraine Win
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was forced Tuesday to walk back Donald Trump’s claim that he had gotten Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to meet with Ukrainian…
Trump says no U.S. boots on the ground in Ukraine
President Trump said he won't send American troops to help stop the fighting in Ukraine after not ruling out the idea while meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other…
Trump’s Entire Plan for U.S. Policy on Ukraine Is “Trust Me”
“But I think it’d be going too far to say that Putin has agreed to a meeting with Zelenskiy,” Rogin added. “In fact, the Kremlin put out a statement right after this meeting and they said,…
Russia Immediately Dumps Cold Water on Trump’s Ukraine Wins
“But I think it’d be going too far to say that Putin has agreed to a meeting with Zelenskiy,” Rogin added. “In fact, the Kremlin put out a statement right after this meeting and they said,…
Trump's talks with Zelenskyy, European leaders end without security guarantees for Ukraine
President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a group of European leaders were unable to agree on a security guarantee for Ukraine Monday as part of a deal to end its war…
Europe: Shares muted as markets await Ukraine talks after US-Russia summit
EUROPEAN shares were subdued on Monday, ahead of key meetings between Ukraine, European leaders and US President Donald Trump, following a Russia-US summit that ended without an immediate…
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Suits Up for White House Visit, but Designer Downplays Fashion
“It’s not about the suit — it’s about what happens to Ukraine.” That was the takeaway from an interview with Ukrainian fashion designer Viktor Anisimov, whose suit was worn by Ukrainian…
Trump Keeps Moving His Own Goalposts in Ukraine Peace Talks
WUSA9 reported Sunday that restaurants in the nation’s capital saw a more than 25 percent dip in reservations in the days after Trump federalized the city’s police forces. Trump also…
Trump predicts Ukraine security agreement with European allies
President Trump predicted Monday that the U.S. and European allies would likely reach an agreement on a security guarantee for Ukraine during their White House meeting with Ukrainian…
Trump doesn't rule out U.S. troops in Ukraine as a peacekeeping force
President Trump on Monday did not rule out sending U.S. troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force if a potential peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow can be reached. Source link
Trump Makes Weird Claim About Major Ukraine Meeting as Fans Seethe
WUSA9 reported Sunday that restaurants in the nation’s capital saw a more than 25 percent dip in reservations in the days after Trump federalized the city’s police forces. Trump also…
Marco Rubio Repeatedly Flubs Key Question on Ukraine Ceasefire
President Donald Trump entered his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin hoping to attain a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire—only to promptly drop that goal, instead favoring a…
Trump lashes out at Wall Street Journal and other 'stupid' critics of peace negotiations for Ukraine
President Trump lashed out Monday at his critics, including The Wall Street Journal, telling them he'll end Russia's war on Ukraine without their advice. Source link
Trump Just Embraced Putin’s Main Talking Points on Ukraine
Surprise, surprise: Donald Trump is ready to allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to block Ukraine from joining NATO—and to keep a slice of stolen land. Ahead of his meeting with…
Russia has agreed to NATO-like protections for Ukraine in talks, U.S. special envoy says
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed at his summit with President Trump to NATO-like security guarantees that could help move peace…
U.S. envoy says Putin agreed to security protections for Ukraine as part of Trump summit
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed at his summit with President Donald Trump to allow the U.S. and European allies to offer Ukraine a…
The ‘No Deal’ Summit and the Path to Peace in Ukraine
For any American intervention to be successful, before long it will have to involve more stick, as well as carrot. Source link
Trump Delivers Personal Letter from Melania to Putin on Plight of Children in Ukraine, Russia
US President Donald Trump has reportedly hand-delivered a personal letter from First Lady Melania Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (August 15). The private letter was…
Putin Takes Veiled Dig at Biden and Says If Trump Were President in 2022 There Would Have No War with Ukraine
Putin pointed the finger at former President Joe Biden for the breakdown in U.S.-Russia relations and allowing the war with Ukraine to materialize. The Russian president said that had…
Trump and Putin's Historic Meeting in Alaska Results in 'No Deal' on Ending Ukraine War but US President Says 'Great Progress' Was Made
President Donald Trump kept everyone in suspense as he shared no specifics and avoided questions about his "very productive meeting" with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding…