With diplomatic efforts to reach a cease-fire appearing remote, and President Trump apparently abandoning the process, Russia has been escalating its assaults on Ukrainian cities and on the battlefield.
Tag: Putin, Vladimir V
NATO Wants a Cordial Summit, but Trump or Zelensky Could Disrupt It
NATO’s leader is looking for little drama and a focus on new spending goals, not disagreements over Ukraine.
What’s Trump’s Vision on China, Russia and the World?
President Trump’s recent actions and statements suggest he might want an arrangement where the United States, China and Russia each dominate their sphere of influence.
Selfies From the Front: Inside the ‘V.I.P.’ Brigade for Ambitious Russian Officials
After a stint with a drone unit led by a member of Parliament, Russian officials return to work, and promotions, garlanded as war veterans. Most soldiers are stuck in indefinite deployments.
Ukraine and Russia Begin Largest Exchange of Prisoners of War
Each side reported that 390 of its people had been returned, and more swaps are expected this weekend.
Putin Visits Kursk for First Time Since Russia Drove Out Ukrainian Forces
The Russian leader traveled to the region in the west of the country where a surprise incursion last year embarrassed Moscow.
Putin Visits Kursk for First Time Since Russia Drove Out Ukrainian Forces
The Russian leader traveled to the region in the west of the country where a surprise incursion last year embarrassed Moscow.
EU Approves New Sanctions on Russia in Push for Ukraine Cease-fire
The European Union has now targeted Moscow’s fleet of covert oil tankers and plans more restrictions, as the Trump administration’s approach to the war shifts.
Ukrainians Brace for a Longer War as Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Call
President Trump appears to be stepping back from trying to end the war in Ukraine. Many in the country see little choice but to battle on.
In Trump Call, Putin Notches a Diplomatic Win, With an Economic Caveat
The Kremlin has withstood pressure for an immediate cease-fire as a precondition for peace talks, but the Russian president’s push for normalizing relations with the United States appears in limbo.