Trump opens the door to Putin’s grandest ambitions
Russian leader wants a new security architecture to give his country a sphere of influence in Europe
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How Europe responded to Trump’s talks with Putin
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Trump-Putin Call Was ‘No Betrayal’ of Ukraine, Hegseth Says
The call has raised concerns among some European leaders that Ukraine could effectively be sidelined in any peace negotiations.The New York Times - 6h -
FirstFT: Trump to meet Putin for Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
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Trump Says Call With Putin Is Beginning of Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Among the topics the leaders discussed in their first confirmed conversation of President Trump’s second term was ending the war in Ukraine, he said.The New York Times - 15h -
Thursday Briefing: Trump and Putin Discuss an End to Ukraine War
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Trump calls Putin AND Zelensky to begin talks
The US president says negotiations to begin 'immediately'BBC News - 22h -
Germany protests 'regrettable' Trump 'concessions' to Putin on Ukraine
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John Bolton denounces Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin peace talks
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said Wednesday that President Trump had "effectively surrendered" to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of expected peace negotiations, ...The Hill - 3h -
O'Reilly predicts Trump and Putin will 'get a ceasefire' in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "has no power" in opposing a ceasefire deal, according to O'Reilly.The Hill - 4h -
Trump’s Call with Putin, and Ozempic’s Effect on Drinking
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Putin’s Call With Trump Delivers a Victory for Russian Leader
Vladimir Putin’s call with President Trump reinforced the Russian leader’s view that Moscow and Washington should decide the fate of Ukraine — and other weighty matters.The New York Times - 8h -
Why Europe fears a Trump-Putin peace deal in Ukraine
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Ukraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin call
The US and Russia leaders speak over the phone after Trump says Nato membership for Ukraine is unlikely.BBC News - 14h -
Trump's outreach to Putin marks stark shift from Biden administration policy
President Trump held a lengthy phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and directed members of his national security team to "immediately" begin negotiations aimed at ending ...CBS News - 16h -
Johnson leaves door open to full-year funding stopgap
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) didn’t rule out a full-year stopgap to keep the government funded through the end of the fiscal year, as lawmakers struggle to strike a bipartisan deal. Pressed by ...The Hill - 16h -
Why McConnell voted against Gabbard; new details on Trump-Putin call
After almost three years of fighting between Russia and Ukraine, President Trump said late Wednesday he is working to end the war. Mr. Trump said Wednesday he spoke with both Russian President ...CBS News - 17h -
Trump and Putin Discussed the War in Ukraine
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Trump says he has spoken to Putin and agreed to negotiate Ukraine ceasefire
US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth says Ukraine would have to cede territory, alarming Kyiv and European allies. US politics – live updates Donald Trump has said that he and Vladimir ...The Guardian - 18h -
Trump says he expects to meet with Putin in Saudi Arabia
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin multiple times, suggesting they are likely to meet first in Saudi Arabia. “We ultimately expect to ...The Hill - 19h -
Live updates: Gabbard sworn in as intel chief; Trump opens door to Putin, Ukraine talks
President Trump confirmed midday Wednesday that he's spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin, setting the stage for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine. In the Senate, Trump's most ...The Hill - 19h -
Steve Rosenberg: Trump offers Putin a way back in from the cold
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg analyses how one phone call between Moscow and DC has already upended east-west relations.BBC News - 21h -
Trump says he spoke to Putin about steps to end war with Ukraine
President Trump says he spoke to Russia's Vladimir Putin and directed members of his national security team to "immediately" begin efforts to end the war with Ukraine. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News - 21h -
Trump speaks with Putin, says talks to end Ukraine war will begin "immediately"
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and directed his national security team to lead negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.CBS News - 21h -
Trump speaks to Russia's Putin, Ukraine's Zelenskyy
President Trump announced on social media his calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.CBS News - 21h -
Trump says he spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy in separate calls
The White House has confirmed that President Trump discussed negotiations to end the war in Ukraine during separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President ...NBC News - 22h -
Wigan, the people’s club, keep their doors wide open in pursuit of perfection
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Trump says he spoke with Putin about ending war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine.ABC News - 22h -
Trump says he spoke to Putin about ending the war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said that he spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone Wednesday about ending the war in Ukraine and that Putin indicated he would be willing to ...NBC News - 23h -
Latest news on Trump's apparent work with Putin for Fogel's release
President Trump seemed to suggest that he worked with Russian President Vladimir Putin to organize Marc Fogel's release. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.CBS News - 23h -
Trump speaks with Putin, says negotiations to end war in Ukraine will begin 'immediately'
President Trump spoke Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and said the two agreed to “start negotiations immediately” about the war in Ukraine. Trump posted on Truth Social that he had ...The Hill - 1d -
House Democrat: Trump 'wants to be Vladimir Putin'
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) reacts to President Trump's appearance in the Oval Office with Elon Musk, as they attempt to dismantle various government agencies.NBC News - 1d -
House Budget chair floats framework for advancing Trump agenda in closed-door meeting
House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) floated a framework for advancing President Trump’s legislative agenda during a private meeting of panel members Tuesday morning, sources told ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump says he's spoken with Putin about ending Ukraine war
President Trump says he has spoken with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and is making progress on ending the nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine. Retired Brigadier General Peter Zwack joined CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump, Putin, Xi and the new age of empire
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Trump says he has spoken with Putin about ending Ukraine war
Trump tells the New York Post that he has a plan to end the war but declined to go into details. Donald Trump has said he held talks with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over a negotiated ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump says he’s spoken with Putin about Ukraine war
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Trump's AI ambition and China's DeepSeek overshadow an AI summit in Paris
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Starboard pushes an open door at Becton Dickinson as company seeks to separate its biosciences unit
Activist Starboard took a position in Becton Dickinson, calling for the company to sell its life sciences business. The company aims to do just that.CNBC - 5d -
Behind Closed Doors, Trudeau Says Trump Threat to Take Over Canada Is Real
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a talk with business leaders, said Canada’s wealth of critical minerals are behind Mr. Trump’s comments about making its northern neighbor a U.S. state.The New York Times - 5d
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Europe reels after Trump announces US-Russia talks on Ukraine
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How Europe responded to Trump’s talks with Putin
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