Tag: Russian President Vladimir Putin

Trump “Not Happy but Not Surprised” by Russia’s Strikes in Ukraine, Says White House

The strikes, described as the second-largest since the conflict began, killed at least 19 people, including four children, according to Ukrainian officials.

August 29, 2025

Trump Hints at “Very Important Decision” on Russia-Ukraine War Within Two Weeks; Sanctions on Moscow Under Consideration

He added, “It takes two to tango. I wanted to have a meeting with those two. If they don’t meet, then why not, after I told them to?”

August 23, 2025

Trump Likens Putin–Zelenskyy Talks to “Oil and Vinegar,” Offers to Broker Peace in Ukraine

“We’re going to see if Putin and Zelenskyy will be working together. You know, it’s like oil and vinegar a little bit. They don’t get along too well for obvious reasons, but we’ll see,” Trump remarked.

August 23, 2025

Zelenskyy confirms $90 bn US weapons plan via EU funding, trilateral summit with Trump, Putin still undecided

He noted that while Russia had suggested a bilateral with Trump, a trilateral would only follow based on the outcome of that meeting.

August 19, 2025

Trump updates Putin after “very good” Oval Office talks with Zelenskyy, EU leaders on Ukraine peace process

The White House echoed the optimism, calling the day’s discussions “very successful,” while stressing that the goal remained “to stop the killing and resolve this.”

August 19, 2025

Trump pauses Zelenskyy-EU talks to call Putin, explores trilateral peace meeting

A European official confirmed that Trump paused the negotiations in Washington to make the call, which lasted about 40 minutes.

August 19, 2025

Trump says Putin open to Ukraine security guarantees; leaders discuss framework for peace deal

The talks followed Trump’s Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, where, Trump said, Putin had signaled readiness to consider security guarantees for Ukraine.

August 19, 2025

Rijiju, Kalmykia Head discuss cultural and developmental cooperation; Modi, Putin reaffirm commitment to peace in Ukraine

Rijiju described the meeting as “enriching” and highlighted the scope for enhancing cultural and developmental cooperation.

August 19, 2025

Report Claims Putin’s Bodyguards Collected His Waste During Alaska Summit with Trump

Journalist Farida Rustamova further claimed the practice has been in place since Putin first assumed leadership in 1999.

August 18, 2025

Trump Rejects Claims of “Defeat” After Alaska Summit with Putin, Calls Talks a Step Toward Peace

“These people are sick! They even want CRIME in D.C. and other BLUE cities throughout our Country. But don’t worry, I won’t let that happen… our cities will be Secure and Safe, and D.C. will lead the way!” he added.

August 18, 2025