Russia denies Trump call with Putin urging restraint in Ukraine

The US president-elect, who is promising to end the conflict, was reported to have spoken to Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

Russia masses troops for major counteroffensive; Kremlin denies Trump-Putin call

Russia has massed “tens of thousands of troops” as part of a major effort to retake land in its Kursk region that was seized by Ukraine, according to the commander in chief of Kyiv's armed forces.

Kremlin says reports of Trump-Putin call about Ukraine are ‘pure fiction’

Putin has no specific plan to speak to president-elect, says spokesperson, after reports Trump urged him not to escalate Ukraine war. The Kremlin has denied reports that the Russian president, ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Kremlin denies Trump-Putin call

The Kremlin on Monday denied that President-elect Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call following the U.S. presidential election last week. The denial came after reporting ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Putin does not deny North Korea has sent soldiers to Russia

Russian president sidesteps claims after US said it had seen evidence 3,000 troops had been sent. Vladimir Putin has sidestepped claims that North Korea has sent soldiers to Russia, insisting that ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

‘Nonsense’: Putin denies any contact with Trump

During a press conference at the BRICS summit in Kazan, NBC News’ Keir Simmons asked Russian President Vladimir Putin about his rumored conversations with former President Trump, and also about the ...

Putin congratulates Trump on election win, Russia ramps up strikes across Ukraine

Russia has stepped up its attacks against Ukraine following Donald Trump's decisive win in the U.S. presidential election. Russian President Vladimir Putin called Trump courageous in his first ...

Trump and Putin, Call Me Maybe?

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Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv incensed as UN’s Guterres ‘to meet Putin’ in Russia

Secretary general did not immediately confirm trip which Ukrainian foreign ministry says ‘damages UN reputation’; two dead in Zaporizhzhia attack. What we know on day 972. See all our ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Putin says Trump’s Ukraine proposals merit attention

Russian president congratulates Republican leader on his election victory

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

German Chancellor Scholz calls on Iran to exercise restraint

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Israel and Iran urged to use restraint by world leaders after strikes

The strikes risk pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of spiraling violence across the Middle East, where militant groups backed by Iran are already at war with Israel.

Iran aided Russia against Ukraine. Now it needs to call in the favor

Iran could do with assistance from its powerful ally, Russia. The extent to which Moscow can — and will — help is uncertain, however.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Ukraine and Russia fight for advantage ahead of Trump’s return

Kyiv sends more medics to eastern frontline before Moscow’s expected onslaught

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Putin Lavishes Praise on Trump, Saying Russia Is ‘Open’ to Restored Ties

Russians close to the Kremlin voiced optimism that Donald J. Trump could help end the war in Ukraine on Russia’s terms. Vladimir V. Putin said Mr. Trump’s remarks on ending the war “deserve ...

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Putin congratulates Trump on election win and says Russia ready for dialogue

Russian leader says US president-elect acted ‘like a man’ after assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US election, and expressed ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says invitation to join Nato is ‘only way’ to end Putin’s war

Zelensky says Putin ‘only understands power’ and a formal Nato invitation would boost Ukrainian morale

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

In Rambling Interview, Trump Blames Zelensky, Not Putin, for Ukraine War

The war began when Russia invaded Ukraine, but Donald J. Trump said on a podcast that the Ukrainian president “should never have let that war start.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Trump Should Not Let Putin Claim Victory in Ukraine, Says NATO Official

Adm. Rob Bauer warned against any peace deal that was too favorable to Russia, arguing that it could undermine American interests.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Trump speaks with Putin and advises him not to escalate Ukraine war – report

In phone call, Trump reminds Putin of US’s ‘sizeable military presence in Europe’, Washington Post reports. Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Vladimir Putin on Thursday and discussed the war in ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Russia sends nearly 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges tougher sanctions against Moscow

Moscow sent close to 100 drones into Ukraine overnight into Sunday, Ukrainian officials said

World - ABC News - November 3

Russia sends nearly 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges tougher sanctions against Moscow

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Europe Urges Trump to Support Ukraine but Braces for Possible Cut in U.S. Aid

European leaders have discussed how to help Ukraine fend off Russia without Washington’s support, even as they try to convince the president-elect not to cut aid to Kyiv.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Brics summit backfired on Putin with calls for peace, says Kyiv

Xi Jinping among world leaders in Russia advising against escalation; any North Korean troops ‘fair game’ on Ukraine battlefield, says US. What we know on day 974. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Trump on reported Putin calls: 'If I did, it is a smart thing'

Former President Trump on Tuesday defended conversations he's reportedly had with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving the White House, even as he declined to confirm they took place. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

How a Trump peace ultimatum could end the Russia-Ukraine war

Donald Trump could be the engine of change that Ukraine needs to achieve a real victory in its war against Russia, by delivering an ultimatum to both sides.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

What Trump's win could mean for Russia's war against Ukraine

Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, vowing that Moscow's war on Kyiv would quickly end after he won the ...

Ukraine faces uncertainty as Trump's election raises questions about war with Russia

Following Donald Trump's election, Ukrainians are left wondering what his proposed peace deal could mean for the ongoing war. Amidst the turmoil, Kyiv says it is now battling North Korean troops ...

Man, 74, dies after being hit by bus as police urge social media restraint

Police said a 74-year-old man died, and urged the public to stop sharing distressing images on social media.

U.S. calls on China to sway North Korea to stop efforts with Russia in Ukraine war

Three top U.S. diplomats asked the Chinese ambassador to the United States to try to convince China to use its influence over North Korea to try to stop efforts in Russia in the war against ...

Trump reportedly tells Putin to not escalate war in Ukraine; Rick Scott emerges as front-runner for Senate leader role – live

Trump told Russian president to not escalate war with Ukraine, Washington Post reports; multiple conservatives endorse the Florida senator as the next leader. Sweep of swing states rubs salt in ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Harris Calls Trump a Fascist, and North Korea Has Sent Troops to Russia

Plus, American Airlines cracks down on “gate lice.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Navalny's widow seeks presidency in a Russia after Putin

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Latest in Russia denies Trump call with Putin urging restraint in Ukraine