Trump, Ukraine and Russia

Trump misses his own deadline to end Ukraine war
President Donald Trump has missed his deadline for ending the war in Ukraine . Of course, no one truly believed Trump would be able end the grinding, three-year conflict in 24 hours, as he implausibly promised repeatedly as a candidate. Even his new special envoy to Ukraine has asked for 100 days to find a solution.
Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine.
As Trump takes office, one of Russia's wary neighbors says a Ukraine peace deal should come this year
A peace deal will likely be brokered in Ukraine this year, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said. Although his timescale has slipped, both Ukraine and Russia have indicated willing. Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said she believes there'll be a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine this year.
Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
World leaders have been rushing to get on Donald Trump’s good side since his reelection as US president, arguably none more so than Ukraine.
New Secretary of State Rubio says US will work to end war in Ukraine
By Simon Lewis, Steve Holland and Stephanie Kelly WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that ending Russia's war in Ukraine would be official U.S. policy under President Donald Trump,
Rubio outlines plan for U.S.-led diplomacy in Ukraine war's end
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that ending the war between Russia and Ukraine would become the official policy of the United States under President Donald Trump. He added that both sides—Moscow and Kyiv—must make concessions.
New US Secretary of State urges Ukraine, Russia to end conflict
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a statement on Tuesday, urged both Ukraine and Russia to make concessions to end the ongoing conflict. His comments reflect a shift in the US administration’s stance on Ukraine under President Donald Trump.
Ukraine ceasefire is 'top priority' for Trump, US Secretary of State Rubio says
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will begin working on a ceasefire in Ukraine "almost immediately," new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists on Jan. 20. Asked about a timeframe for ending the war,
Trump claims he can end Ukraine war, Rubio urges concessions
President of the USA, Donald Trump, referred to his promise to end the war in Ukraine in one day. "I have another half a day left. We'll see.," he joked. The new Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said that each side of the conflict will have to make some concessions.
Ending war between Russia and Ukraine requires compromises from both sides – US Secretary of State
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that ending the war between Russia and Ukraine is possible only if both sides are willing to make compromises. Source: Rubio during a conversation with journalists immediately after being confirmed as US Secretary of State,
Dangerous drug-resistant bacteria are spreading in Ukraine
War appears to have accelerated the spread of pathogens resistant to antibiotics in the country.
Facing Setbacks and Desertions at the Front, Ukraine Detains Commanders
Two generals and a colonel blamed for the loss of territory in eastern Ukraine to Russian forces last year have been held, ...
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What Trump 2.0 Means for Ukraine and the World
The President’s various foreign-policy “personas” vacillate between a desire for domination and withdrawal.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy questions the U.S.' commitment to Europe's future
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called into question the U.S.' commitment to its allies in Europe. Zelenskyy said ...
Ukraine loses one of its few advantages on the front line
There was a time not so long ago when the young Ukrainian drone operator could take out Russian tanks and armoured vehicles ...
Why Biden’s Ukraine Win Was Zelensky’s Loss
The future that Zelensky and many of his countrymen have in mind is one in which Russia is defeated. But in rallying the ...
Zelenskyy offers firefighting help from Ukraine for Los Angeles-area wildfires: "Nothing short of extraordinary"
In the wake of multiple wildfires that have torched tens of thousands of acres of Los Angeles County, local firefighters and ...
Ukraine says it's working on its own air defense systems, responding to new Russian missile
Ukraine is working on a homegrown air defense system to rival the US-made Patriot system, according to the commander in chief ...
Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally signed a ...