Russia tightens its stranglehold on Ukraine battlefield as Trump gifts Putin 50-day window

US President Donald Trump’s 50-day pause ahead of possible secondary sanctions on Russia gifts the Kremlin a window to exploit the incremental gains of recent weeks in Ukraine’s east. Read More

Ukrainians welcome US aid but see Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Putin as too long

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to send more weapons to Ukraine, particularly Patriot air defense missile systems. Read More

Trump offers Putin an ultimatum, as Senate pressure builds to sanction Russia

Trump's threat against Russia runs parallel to a Senate-led effort to pass crippling sanctions on countries that buy Russian energy. Read More

Zelenskyy thanks U.S. for support as Europe forges united front against ...

Ukraine's president, after his clash with President Trump, says he's still open to a possible minerals deal, but his country still needs security guarantees. Read More

US and Russia clash over intensifying Ukraine war

While world leaders bicker over the prospects for peace, the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two is heating up fast. Read More

Putin says US strikes on Iran are pushing world to 'very dangerous line'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that "unjustified" U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear sites were pushing the world towards great danger and he promised to try to help the Iranian people, ... Read More

How Putin Uses the USSR's Victory in World War II to Rally Support for ...

Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over Nazi Germany 80 years ago remains a source of immense pride and a ... Read More

Ukraine says Russia attacking across entire front line ... - CBS News

Ukraine said Russia was attacking across the front line on Thursday, calling Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a three-day truce, which he said would take effect Thursday morning, a ... Read More

A Cornered Vladimir Putin Is More Dangerous Than Ever

Mr. Putin, Russia’s president, aimed at nothing less than altering the meaning of the war for his country, raising the stakes for the entire world. Read More

How Putin Keeps Russia’s Battle-Hardened Veterans on His Side

A growing crop of Russian soldiers have been tapped to fill a wave of government positions after serving in Ukraine, raising the prestige of military service and encouraging more people to enlist. Read More

Ukraine War Russia Putin proposes direct peace talks after Trump initiative

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Turkey that he said should be aimed at bringing a durable peace, an initiative welcomed by US President ... Read More