Russia, Ukraine and Trump

Trump says he sympathizes with Russia's opposition to NATO membership for Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he sympathized with the Russian position that Ukraine should not be part of NATO, and he lamented that he will not meet Russian President Vladimir Putin before his inauguration.
Russia's Pace of Advancement in Ukraine Plummets Ahead of Trump's Return
Russia's advances in Ukraine over the past week plummeted to levels last seen in July, according to an analysis by an independent investigative Russian news outlet. Newsweek has contacted the Russian government for comment via email.
Zelenskyy Hopes Trump’s Visit Will Strengthen Ukraine’s Fight Against Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy plans to strengthen ties with Trump, believing he can influence Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
Donald Trump’s remark goes viral ahead of inauguration amid Russia-Ukraine war
The Russia-Ukraine war has been escalating for nearly three years, with no sign of a ceasefire on the horizon. Moscow continues to intensify its efforts to obliterate war-torn Ukraine, leaving the world deeply concerned.
Zelensky says 'strong' Trump's 'unpredictability' key to ending Ukraine-Russia war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview published Sunday (Jan 5) expressed optimism that “strong” incoming US President Donald Trump could force Russia into peace talks, potentially ending the war in Ukraine.

Russia, North Korea and tony Blinken

Russia's naval base problems could be a big blow to its submarine force
Russia's only known submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, the Kilo-class Novorossiysk, was spotted leaving the region last week ...
Russia's Orthodox patriarch, marking Christmas, says West trying to smother Russia
The patriarch of Russia's Orthodox Church, celebrating Christmas alongside Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, said on Tuesday ...
Ukraine special forces 'kill 13 North Korean soldiers' as fierce battles rage for third day in western Russia
Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that his troops were ‘actively destroying Russian military potential’ in the Kursk region of ...
Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia
In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying ...
Russia claims it has captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv doesn’t confirm the loss
The claim, which drew no response from Ukrainian authorities, came a day after the Russian Defense Ministry said Ukrainian ...
Zelenskyy said Belarus' Lukashenko apologized on the phone during the war's early days for helping Russia attack Ukraine
Lukashenko's spokesperson denied on Monday that any apology took place, but confirmed that a call between both leaders soon ...
Russia Includes West in 'Retaliation' Warning After Ukraine's ATACMS Attack
The Kremlin responded to an attempted missile strike on the border territory of Belgorod, which Russia blamed as much on the ...
Russia Claims Control of Key Town as Ukraine Renews Push in Kursk
Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces ...
Russia's economy faces a demographic disaster and risks seeing its population reduced by half by the end of this century, think tank says
"Putin's government has not evinced visible concern that Russia's population might be cut in half by century's end," an ...