Trump, Russia

Trump blames Biden for getting US into a 'mess with Russia'
President Donald Trump called out his predecessor in a scathing Truth Social post. He blamed former President Biden for getting the U.S. into "a real mess with Russia."
Trump says 'very good chance' of Ukraine ceasefire while Russia keeps caveats
Russia struck a sedate tone on Friday but acknowledged grounds for cautious optimism, after only backing the "idea" of a U.S. brokered 30-day ceasefire with firm caveats.
Russia Responds to Trump Envoy Being Sidelined at Ceasefire Talks
Keith Kellogg was not at ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, and many have speculated about his continued role in achieving peace.
US envoy is taking Putin’s comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says
The Kremlin said Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine.
Kremlin says Putin sent Trump message on Ukraine ceasefire idea, says 'cautiously optimistic'
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Former Obama Defense Secretary gives Trump 'credit' for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire negotiations
Former Obama Defense Secretary Leon Panetta gave President Donald Trump credit for negotiating a potential agreement between Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
Trump calls on Russia to do ‘right thing’ after Putin agrees on need for ceasefire but has 'serious questions' on US proposals
Putin says Russia 'agrees' to proposals for ceasefire in Ukraine if ‘long-term peace’ guaranteed - The Russian president boasted that his forces are ‘on the offensive in all areas’
Putin and Trump's secret envoy discuss Ukraine ceasefire
The Kremlin's press office reported on Friday that late Thursday evening, Russian leader Vladimir Putin received Steve Witkoff, a special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump. Putin was said to have conveyed his response to a proposed ceasefire preceding negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine.
Putin thanks Trump for principles of ceasefire push, but does not say yes
Russian President Putin says he agrees in "principle" with President Trump's desire for a 30-day ceasefire but argued it would only help Ukraine and said he wants a lasting peace plan.
Trump Cites Positive Messages on Potential Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
President Donald Trump said U.S. officials were heading to Russia on Wednesday to discuss a U.S.-Ukraine agreement on a proposed 30-day pause in fighting and a pathway to peace talks. Trump said it was now up to Russia after Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire during more than eight hours of talks Tuesday with U.
US puts Putin in hot seat with Ukraine ceasefire proposal
The United States has for the first time shifted the pressure to Russia in President Trump’s push for a ceasefire in Ukraine, after securing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s support for a 30-day truce in the war.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of lying about battlefield after Trump urges Moscow to spare troops
Zelensky accuses Putin of lying about battlefield after Trump urges Moscow to spare troops - Zelensky appeared to respond to ...
Trump praises talks with Putin, asks Russians to spare Ukrainian soldiers
Vladimir Putin told a news conference that he agreed with the idea of a ceasefire, but he immediately spelled out tough conditions that appeared to rule out agreement.