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One of the largest rounds of conscription to Russia’s military for several years is underway, as President Vladimir Putin pushes ahead with an expansion of the country’s military at a crucial moment i...
From CNN International
Trump, who said this week he was "pissed off" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, told reporters on Monday he wanted to see the Kremlin leader make a deal to stop the full-scale conflict, now in i...
From U.S. News & World Report
The growing anger toward Moscow, including from the president himself, marks a shift in the administration's internal deliberations about Moscow's willingness to negotiate.
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Putin calls up 160,000 men to Russian army in latest conscription drive, at crucial moment in Ukraine war
One of the largest rounds of conscription to Russia’s military for several years is underway, as President Vladimir Putin pushes ahead with an expansion of the country’s military at a crucial moment in the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine war latest: US sanctions Russian firms but lifts sanctions on Putin ally's wife
The U.S. has expanded its sanctions on Russian companies while simultaneously removing restrictions on the wife of Boris Rotenberg, a close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control reported on April 2.
A Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process
A Kremlin spokesman says Russia views efforts to end its three-year war with Ukraine as “a drawn-out process,” after U.S.
As Trump Threatens Secondary Sanctions on Russia, Kremlin Says It Is Continuing to Talk to US
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia was continuing its dialogue with the United States amid threats by President Donald Trump to levy secondary sanctions on Russian oil if Moscow does not work to end the war in Ukraine.
Poll shows more than 50% of Ukrainians fear Trump's efforts may lead to unjust peace
Trump has promised to bring about a quick end to the war but he has at times repeated Kremlin lines regarding the conflict.
Senior Russian official is expected to visit Washington for talks with Trump administration this week
Senior Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev is expected to visit Washington this week to meet with top Trump official Steve Witkoff for talks on strengthening relations between the two countries as they seek to end the war in Ukraine,
Trump officials eye a longer road to Ukraine peace as frustration mounts
Senior Trump administration officials have discussed in recent days the likelihood that the U.S. will be unable to secure a Ukraine peace deal in the next few months and are drawing up new plans to pressure both Kyiv and Moscow,
Germany Sees Ukraine Truce Efforts as Deadlocked While China Says the Talks Are Encouraging
Germany’s chief diplomat is describing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlocked
When Trump means what he says: Tough on Putin for real, but not on a third term?
In a rare rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump said this week he was “very angry” with the dictator for thwarting a Ukraine peace deal and that he’d consider new sanctions on
NATO Country Hails New US Fighter Jets as 'Symbol' Amid Russia-Ukraine War
Bulgaria on Wednesday received the first of 16 new F-16 fighter jets from the United States, marking a major step in modernizing its air force and aligning its military capabilities with NATO standards.
One Of Russia’s Swing-Wing Tu-22M Bombers Just Crashed. It’s The Fifth Loss Since 2022.
A Russian air force Tupolev Tu-22M bomber crashed in Usolsky District, in eastern Russia 2,700 miles from Ukraine. It’s probably the fifth of the 139-foot, four-person bombers the Russians have lost in the 37 months since they widened their war on Ukraine.
EBRD to provide 1 billion euros to Ukraine's war-ravaged energy sector in 2025
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development plans to provide about 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) this year to help Ukraine rebuild its war-damaged power sector and improve energy resilience,
Ukraine’s Ravaged Environment
Fires and smoke foul the air. Toxins seep into the earth and water. Habitats for wildlife disappear. Experts call it ecocide.
Russia and Ukraine Adopt Similar Tactic With Trump: Make Nice and Take It Slow
As cease-fire talks stall, Moscow and Kyiv are both hoping that the president’s patience with the other runs out first.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Russian envoy to meet Donald Trump; Zelensky ready for ‘unconditional ceasefire’ | 10 updates
Ukrainian President Zelensky urged the U.S. to impose stricter sanctions on Russia, alleging violations of agreements. He also expressed Ukraine’s willingness for an unconditional ceasefire, while the EU highlighted evidence of war crimes in Bucha.
Ukraine war latest: Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024
Russia launches no mass drone strike against Ukraine overnight 73% of Ukrainians say Trump is bad for Ukraine, poll shows Russia submits list of alleged Ukrainian ceasefire violations to US, UN and OSCE,
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin to send top negotiator to Washington as US anger grows over peace deal talks
Vladimir Putin is set to send his top negotiator to Washington in a bid to win back the favour of Donald Trump, who is reportedly angry at the Russian autocrat. Washington officials have acknowledged that Putin is resisting attempts to strike a ceasefire,
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