The Trump-Putin summit will take place in a former Russian colony that the United States bought for $7.2 million in 1867. Here’s how the deal came together and why its legacy matters.
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In a Trump-Putin Summit, Ukraine Fears Losing Say Over Its Future
Since President Trump retook office, many Ukrainians have worried a peace accord would be struck without them.
At G7, Trump Renews Embrace of Putin Amid Rift With Allies
President Trump opened his remarks at the Group of 7 gathering of industrialized nations by criticizing the decision to expel Russia from the bloc after Moscow’s 2014 “annexation” of Crimea.
Crimea, Once a Crossroad of Civilizations, Finds Itself Isolated and Under Attack
Mostly Russian visitors now cavort along its historic beaches, hoping to avoid the Ukrainian drones whizzing toward military targets.
Ukraine Says It Struck Crimea Bridge
It would be the third time Ukraine had struck the bridge. The claim comes two days after one of the country’s most ambitious operations of the war, deep inside Russia.
Ukraine’s Drone Strike on Russia Aims to Change Putin’s Calculus
Kyiv’s attack on the country’s bomber fleet appeared designed to show Russia’s leader that continuing the war carries big risks for Moscow.
How Trump Dismantled His First-Term Policy on Crimea
After more than three years of war, President Trump proposed a peace plan for Russia and Ukraine in late April that would have the United States recognize Moscow’s 2014 takeover of the Crimean peninsula. Michael D. Shear, a former White House correspon…
Rubio Says Trump Will Decide This Week on Continuing Ukraine War Talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there are reasons to be optimistic, but also asserted there are “other issues” on which the administration wants to spend its energy.
Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky Offers Ukrainians a Glimmer of Hope
The United States has been pushing Ukraine to accept a peace plan that seems in part a gift to Moscow. But the short meeting of the leaders, and subsequent comments, appeared to be a change in tone.
How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.