Page 25 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Trump receives 'important letter' from Zelenskyy days after tense exchange
"Millions of Ukrainians and Russians have been needlessly killed or wounded in this horrific and brutal conflict, with no end in sight," Donald Trump said, addressing the US Congress on Wednesday
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Putin agrees to help Trump broker high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran
White House officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Neither Russia nor Iran have publicly confirmed or denied the request
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Trump pauses aid to Ukraine, may reduce sanctions on Russia: All we know
The decision to pause Ukraine's military aid comes days after US President Donald Trump's televised Oval Office blowout with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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US won't 'put up with' Zelenskyy's stance on ceasefire much longer: Trump
This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelensky, and America will not put up with it for much longer, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social
 "US won't 'put up with' Zelenskyy's stance on ceasefire much longer: Trump")
Zelenskyy unwilling to end war; he must be forced to make peace: Kremlin
President Vladimir Putin sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in 2022, triggering the biggest confrontation between Russia and the West since the depths of the Cold War
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Trying to get Putin to negotiating table in peace talks: Marco Rubio
Rubio emphasised that any security guarantees for Ukraine are contingent upon the establishment of peace
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Zelenskyy to seek security assurances against Russia at meeting with Trump
Zelenskyy's delegation is expected to sign a landmark economic agreement with the US aimed at financing the reconstruction of war-damaged Ukraine during his trip to Washington
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Russia, US hold talks for six hours, Putin says contacts inspire hope
Kremlin had last year described relations with US as "below zero" under the administration of Joe Biden, who backed Ukraine with aid and weapons and imposed sanctions on Russia
 "Russia, US hold talks for six hours, Putin says contacts inspire hope")
Confident Putin will keep his word to end war in Ukraine, says Trump
Trump said going through the Russia hoax ordeal gives him confidence that he can trust Putin in talks about the war in Ukraine
 "Confident Putin will keep his word to end war in Ukraine, says Trump")
News updates: FinMin defers first review meeting post-Union Budget with PSB heads to March 5
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Watch: Macron fact-checks Trump in real time on European aid to Ukraine
US President Trump has refrained from calling Vladimir Putin an aggressor and instead focused on brokering a deal with Russia, raising concerns among European allies
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Russia open to Europe's involvement in peace talks on Ukraine: Putin
Vladimir Putin also said US President Donald Trump was approaching the Russia-Ukraine conflict rationally and not emotionally
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US spending more money on Russia-Ukraine war than European nations: Trump
US did have a slim lead in one particular category, military aid allocated, providing about $67 billion to about $65 billion for Europe
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Blast at Russian consulate in Marseille on 3rd anniversary of Ukraine war
An explosion rocked the Russian consulate in Marseille, France, on Monday, with Russia calling it a terror attack and urging French authorities to launch a full investigation
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After three years of war, Trump may give Russian economy a lifeline
US President Donald Trump is pushing for a quick deal to end the war in Ukraine, alarming Washington's European allies by leaving them and Ukraine out of initial talks with Russia
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May be forced to sign mineral deal with US for continued support: Zelenskyy
The Trump administration has pressured Zelenskyy to sign a deal allowing the US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals as a form of compensation for the assistance the US has provided to Kyiv
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Russia prepares for Trump-Putin summit as US ends Moscow's isolation
Speaking to Russian state media, Sergei Ryabkov said a possible Putin-Trump summit could involve broad talks on global issues, not just the war in Ukraine
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'Had very good talks' with Putin, but Zelensky 'not important', says Trump
Earlier, US President Donald Trump had called Zelensky a 'dictator without elections' following the Ukrainian leader's frustration over being excluded from discussions between US and Russian officials
 "'Had very good talks' with Putin, but Zelensky 'not important', says Trump")
Trump, Putin meeting depends on progress to end Ukraine war: Marco Rubio
Trump's bid to try and end the war left Ukraine and European allies concerned they would be cut out of any peace talks, but Rubio said the US has consulted with all
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Amid war of words, Trump calls Zelenskyy a 'dictator without elections'
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet with Trump's envoy, Keith Kellogg, in an effort to engage in constructive discussions. However, the Ukrainian President remains skeptical of negotiations
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