Trump, Russia and Ukraine

Explainer-What Trump's presidency could mean for Russia's rouble
With Donald Trump's pledge to quickly end the war between Ukraine and Russia, market players are starting to look at what impact that could have on the rouble, which became an outcast following sanctions.
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.
Putin Says Russia Is Open to Dialogue on Ukraine With Trump
President Vladimir Putin said Russia is open to dialogue with the US on the war in Ukraine as he offered congratulations to incoming President Donald Trump on his inauguration.
Putin Congratulates Trump Ahead of Inauguration, Says Open to Talks on Ukraine and Nuclear Arms
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on taking office hours before Trump's inauguration in Washington and said he was open to dialogue with the new U.S. administration on Ukraine and nuclear arms.
Putin's Inauguration Message to Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin has sent a message to Donald Trump on his Inauguration Day, stating Russia was "open for dialogue" over ending the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainians hopeful Trump can end the war with Russia
After three years of war, some Ukrainians say they want U.S. president-elect Donald Trump to negotiate with Russia and end the conflict — something Trump has said he can do.
Ukraine warns Trump that early peace talks would be ‘fatal’
Forcing Ukraine to negotiate with Russia before it regains the advantage on the battlefield would be a catastrophic mistake, officials in Kyiv have warned ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
What we know about Russia's planned gas pipeline to Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans on Friday to build a gas pipeline to Iran aimed at eventually transporting ...
Russia Map Shows Critical Infrastructure Blasted by Ukraine This Week
Ukraine continues to cripple Russia's energy sector by hitting numerous oil refineries, depots, chemical plants, and more ...
Ukraine's military chief says Russia has 'practically halved' artillery ammo usage after its production lines and depots were hit
Oleksandr Syrskyi credited Ukraine's attacks on "industrial enterprises" that manufacture ammo, missile parts, and other ...
Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?
Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by ...
Russia Could Lose Billions in 'Worst Ecological Disaster of 21st Century'
A Russian official said a recent oil spill in the Black Sea was unprecedented and could have been avoided, highlighting the ...
Russia's new ICBM with lots of warheads keeps running into problems, leaving it stuck with older, inferior missiles
Russia's Sarmat missile keeps having troubles, including apparent catastrophic failures, and there's nothing in the works to ...
China's crude oil imports from top supplier Russia reach new high in 2024
China's crude oil imports from top supplier Russia were up 1% in 2024 to a record high versus 2023, while purchases from ...
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
The presidents of Russia and Iran have held talks in the Kremlin before the signing of a broad cooperation pact to deepen ...
Russia is escalating its dangerous shadow war against NATO, and there are fears it could get a lot worse
Russia is believed to be behind dozens of hybrid attacks, like arson or sabotage, on NATO soil since the Ukraine war started.
Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad ...
Russia's Baltic oil shipments fall 10% after EU sanctions, Finland says
Russia's oil shipments via the Baltic Sea fell by roughly 10% in the last four months of 2024, the Finnish Border Guard said, ...