For Vladimir Putin, Russia’s position in the world is personal. Here’s what he really wants
US President Donald Trump said he thinks Vladimir Putin wants peace. Ukraine and its European allies don’t believe he does.
US delegation aims for Black Sea ceasefire in talks with Russia
The talks come as Trump intensifies his drive for a halt to Russia's 3-year-old assault on Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes ...
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Russia says Putin to talk to Trump as US urges Ukraine truce
The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin ... Trump may concede too much on Ukraine’s behalf in a direct exchange with Putin. Putin has deflected efforts to stop the ...
Far From Giving Ground, Putin Digs In With His Demands on Ukraine
Although much of what Vladimir V. Putin agreed to during his call with President Trump was spun as a concession, the Russian ...
Russia rejects full cease-fire, but agrees to stop attacks on...
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to stop attacking Ukrainian “energy and infrastructure” but rejected President Trump’s proposal of a full, unconditional cease-fire with Ukraine on ...