Trump, Russia and Ukraine

Russia's top diplomat praises Trump's views on Ukraine conflict
Russia’s top diplomat said Tuesday that Moscow is open for talks with President-elect Donald Trump and praised him for pointing to NATO's plan to embrace Ukraine as a root cause of the nearly 3-year-old conflict.
Russia sees shift from Trump towards recognising 'realities' in Ukraine
Russia says it has detected a shift from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his team towards recognising the "realities" on the ground in Ukraine, and sees this as a welcome sign as it prepares to study his plan for ending the war.
Can Trump deliver on his promise to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
For Russia, the return of Donald Trump provides a chance to end western sanctions against it, and provide solace for its appalling war losses.
Russia Welcomes Trump's Tone On Ukraine Conflict
Russia's foreign minister said Tuesday he welcomed signals coming from US President-elect Donald Trump over the Ukraine conflict, less than a week before the Republican takes office.
Russia says it welcomes Trump's readiness to solve problems through dialogue
Russia welcomes the stated willingness of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to resolve problems through dialogue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, reaffirming Russian President Vladimir Putin's readiness for talks with Trump.
Trump says he can "understand Russia's feelings" about Ukraine's NATO aspirations
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he can "understand the Russians' feelings" about Joe Biden allegedly breaking a "deal" to deny Ukraine NATO membership. Source: Trump at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on 7 January,
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Opinion - Trump can use Russia’s space program to end the war in Ukraine
If Putin were to come to terms with Ukraine, ending his war of conquest, Trump could offer Russia a role in the Artemis program in exchange. The incoming U.S. president could point out that Russia has prospered as a result of the International Space Station partnership. Without that partnership, Russia would not be any kind of space power,
Trump's team seeks 'as advantageous as possible' end to war for Ukraine
Pentagon chief candidate Pete Hegseth stated that the administration of the next US President Donald Trump will seek to end the war in Ukraine. He added that they would like to do this "as advantageously as possible" for Ukrainians,
John Ratcliffe, tapped by Trump to lead the CIA, will face questioning in the Senate
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will question President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA on his vision for America's ...
Sullivan claims Biden admin leaves Russia, China and Iran 'weaker,' America 'safer' before Trump handoff
Biden National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan claimed that the United States is in a "stronger, more secure position" than ...
Oil Could Hit $90, Goldman Sachs Says: 'Trump May Not Ease Sanctions' On Russia
Goldman Sachs is warning of potential upside risks to oil prices following U.S. sanctions on Russia's energy sector, with ...
Russia says it sees shift from Trump towards recognising 'realities' in Ukraine
Russia says it has detected a shift from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his team towards recognising the "realities" ...
A Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Would Be Trump’s Win
The US president-elect gave Netanyahu and his cabinet a binary choice to sign on or alienate his administration. Looks like ...
Putin has tested the West’s resolve over Ukraine. Will Trump force its collapse?
British wartime leader Winston Churchill once said he was an optimist, as there was no point being anything else. The year ...
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Ukraine launches largest air attacks on Russia since start of war
Ukraine’s military has claimed its largest air attacks yet on Russian territory since the start of the war nearly three years ...
Russian TV Says 'We Need Greenland,' Eyes Deal With Trump
"We could make a deal with Trump and split Greenland into a couple of pieces," said Andrey Gurulyov, a Russian politician.