Vladimir Putin
Trump, in major shift, suggests Ukraine can win back territory long held by Russia
Last month, President Trump said Ukraine needed to be open to giving up some of its territory in peace talks with Russia. But those talks haven't happened. Now, he says Ukraine could win it all back.
China’s Xi displays military might, global ambitions at elaborate parade
It was a grand display of China's ambitions as thousands of goose-stepping soldiers marched through Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing, as Chinese President Xi Jinping looked on from above.
In a first, Kim Jong Un will attend a gathering of leaders with both Putin and Xi
When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China next week for a military parade, it will be his debut at a gathering of foreign leaders for a rare meeting of China, Russia and North Korea.
Trump to meet Zelenskyy with 2 big issues in focus: security guarantees and land
The Ukrainian president will be joined at the White House on Monday by several key European leaders, as they look to find an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
After meeting Putin, Trump changes his position on the need for a ceasefire
When President Trump was flying to Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin, he said the goal was a ceasefire. But after they talked, Trump aligned himself with Putin and downplayed the need for a truce.
Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit
Documents with sensitive details about the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin were left behind on a public hotel printer.
Trump and Putin meet today in Anchorage. Here’s what to know
President Trump had pledged to use his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin to broker a deal. But he's been vague about potential outcomes from his Friday summit.
Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit
President Trump says he'll know "probably in the first two minutes" whether Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, touting his past relationship with the Russian leader.
On eve of Trump–Putin Summit, Russians share hopes — and doubts — for Peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Donald Trump's "energetic and sincere" efforts to end the war in Ukraine. But on the streets of Moscow while many hope for an end to the war, they disagree on how to get there.
Zelenskyy: Trump supports ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine at Putin summit
European leaders held a high-stakes meeting Wednesday with President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Ukraine's Zelenskyy, NATO's chief, and European leaders ahead of Friday's US Russia summit.
What’s at stake as Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska?
Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was unlikely to be included in talks he described as a "feel out meeting" to better understand Russia's demands for ending its war in Ukraine.
Trump says he will host Putin in Alaska next Friday to talk about Ukraine
President Trump has been pushing to broker an end to the war in Ukraine since he took office. But it hasn't been quick or easy.
White House envoy Witkoff meets with Putin as deadline looms for Russia to end war
White House envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in a last-ditch effort to convince him to make peace in Ukraine or face punishing new economic penalties by Friday.
Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine drone strikes, Iran during 75-minute call
President Trump said it was a "good conversation" but noted the Russian leader had vowed "very strongly" during the call to respond to Ukraine's Sunday drone strikes on air bases in Russia.
Trump calls Putin ‘absolutely crazy’ following Russia’s latest barrage on Ukraine
Trump's remarks were a rare rebuke of the Russian president and followed a storm of drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities on Sunday evening.
As Russia and Ukraine prepare for possible direct talks, cue President Trump
There are lots of unknowns ahead of potential direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey.
Russia marks 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany
Celebrations included a massive military parade in Moscow's Red Square, where Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted several foreign leaders, including the presidents of China and Brazil.
The U.S. set the global order after WWII. Trump has other plans
From the ashes of World War II, President Harry Truman helped create global institutions that have defined international order. President Trump is moving aggressively to scale back that U.S. role.
In first 100 days, Trump tests limits, creates chaos and turns from allies
From foreign policy and tariffs to immigration changes and targeting of DEI, here's a look back at some of the major moves made in the past 100 days of President Trump's second administration.
North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine
The North Korean announcement came two days after Russia said its troops have fully reclaimed the Kursk region. Ukrainian officials denied the claim.
Russia launches airstrikes on Kyiv as Trump pushes for Kremlin-favored peace deal
The Ukrainian military says Russia launched at least 215 drones and missiles at Ukraine, most aimed at the capital.
Putin calls an Easter ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs
The Russian president announced a temporary ceasefire, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers.
Kremlin says it will halt strikes on Ukraine energy sector after Trump and Putin talk
President Trump has said he wants to broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. This was his second call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue.
What Russia and Ukraine want out of talks, as Trump speaks to Putin Tuesday
President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as the U.S. pursues a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy wants U.S. to hit Russia with ‘maximum’ sanctions if it refuses a ceasefire
Ukraine's president said he hopes the U.S. applies "maximum additional sanctions" on Russia if it refuses to accept a 30-day ceasefire, describing the Russian leader's "bravado" as a stalling tactic.
A Putin aide rejects Trump’s 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal
As U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff enters talks in Moscow on a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, an adviser to the Russian president rejected the idea.
After Trump announced talks with Russia, Vance speaks to European allies
In his second big speech in Europe this week, the vice president will address the Munich Security Conference, days after President Trump said he would start talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
Russia releases American teacher Marc Fogel from prison
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Fogel was released in what he called "an exchange" with Russia and was on his way back to the United States. Terms of the exchange were unclear.
