Trump, Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
World leaders have been rushing to get on Donald Trump’s good side since his reelection as US president, arguably none more so than Ukraine.
Ratcheting up sanctions on Russian oil may be the key to Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine
"I will be 100% on board with taking sanctions up," Treasury Secretary-pick Scott Bessent told lawmakers on Thursday.
Oil Sanctions: Trump's Leverage in Ukraine-Russia Conflict?
The Trump administration is crafting a sanctions strategy aimed at achieving a Russia-Ukraine peace deal while maintaining pressure on Iran and Venezuela, but faces challenges due to Biden's existing sanctions and the complexities of the conflict.
Tougher sanctions planned as trump seeks Russia-Ukraine talks
The newly inaugurated President of the USA, Donald Trump, is preparing the groundwork for a future agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Even stricter sanctions are expected to be the leverage to persuade Vladimir Putin to come to the negotiating table.
Trump administration plots tougher sanctions on Russian oil
The newly inaugurated President of the USA, Donald Trump, is laying the groundwork for a future agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The key mechanism is expected to be even stricter sanctions aimed at persuading Vladimir Putin to negotiate.
Bessent says he’ll seek tougher Russian oil sanctions if Trump asks
The Treasury secretary nominee supports tightening sanctions on the Russian oil sector “to levels that would bring the Russian Federation to the table.”
Why my cab ride with Russians makes me fearful about America's future under Trump
A Chicagoan who shared a cab with Russians years ago recalls their acceptance of how Vladimir Putin jailed a man who defied ...
Could Donald Trump's influence over Vladimir Putin really end the Ukraine war in a day?
Mr Trump's unpredictable, forceful style could yet bring something new to the table and enable a compromise previously ...
Trump says he will meet 'very quickly' with Putin
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he is going to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very quickly" after he ...
Donald Trump Adviser Says Call With Putin Expected 'In Coming Days'
Mike Waltz, Trump's incoming national security adviser, spoke with ABC News about peace negotiations to end the ...
Trump reveals meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is in the works: ‘He wants to meet’
Well, he wants to meet and we’re setting it up,” Trump said during a meeting with Republican governors at his Mar-a-Lago ...
Trump vowed to end the war in Ukraine quickly but Moscow and Kyiv are digging in before any talks
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, but as he prepares to take office, peace seems as ...
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Vladimir Putin 'eyeing up' NATO nation as expert warns of 'pro-Putin' Trump
An expert has warned that the end of the war in Ukraine could see Russian President Vladimir Putin turn his attention to a ...
Trump call with Putin expected soon, Trump adviser says
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to have a call in the coming days or ...
Donald Trump 'Not Trying To Give Something to Putin,' Envoy Says
Keith Kellogg, Trump's envoy to Ukraine and Russia, told Fox News about the president-elect's plans to "save Ukraine." ...
Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin wants to meet - and that he and Barack Obama 'probably' like each other
Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort, the incoming US president claimed talks with Russia over the Ukraine war were ...
Inauguration 2025: Erie region readers yearn - or brace - for Trump's return | Opinion
Resign.' 'Get on the Trump train!' We asked readers to share their thoughts on Donald Trump's return to the White House.
O’Reilly: Trump’s past mob dealings prepared him to handle Putin
Bill O’Reilly thinks Trump’s willingness to talk with anyone, even the mob, will serve him well when dealing with Putin.