Putin Focus - QuikReader

Trump, Rubio and Zelensky have just boxed Putin in

Russia surely did not anticipate the events that followed the aid cutoff.

The Hill - 4d

'Benefit cut for 1m' and 'Putin must not play games'

Yahoo News - 4d

Finnish president says Putin 'doesn't want peace'

Yahoo News - 2d

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump standing up to Putin?

The presidents are speaking on the phone.

BBC News - 1d

Zelensky eager for details on Trump-Putin talk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday called for more details in President Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire with Russia that would spare energy and infrastructure targets, warning that ...

The Hill - 3h

Get out, get back, get real: What inspectors general should learn from DOGE

DOGE, created with a focus on efficiency and waste reduction, has identified $105 billion in taxpayer savings, and IGs should consider reforming their practices to include separate headquarters and ...

The Hill - 5d

UNC basketball wants 'revenge' in rematch with Duke at ACC Tournament

Following UNC basketball's win against Wake Forest at the ACC Tournament, the Tar Heels' immediately shifted their focus to No. 1 Duke.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

New Orleans Saints listed among the biggest losers of free agency

This Pro Football Focus analyst wasn't impressed by the Saints' offseason moves. They were listed among free agency's biggest losers.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

49ers NFL free agency moves receive embarrassing grade from PFF

Pro Football Focus gave the 49ers low marks on their NFL free agency moves thus far.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Anthony Davis assigned G League to get 5-on-5 practice, he wants to return to court this season

Should Dallas bring Davis (and Dereck Lively II) back, or shut them down for the season and focus on the lottery.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

MSU football added PFF's top transfer portal WR this offseason

Michigan State football landed the top transfer wide receiver this year, according to Pro Football Focus

Yahoo Sports - 1h

USA coach Mauricio Pochettino says it would be 'big mistake' to talk politics ahead of Concacaf Nations League

The USA manager felt it was best to not focus on the political issues between the United States and the other participants, including Mexico and Canada

CBS Sports - 29m

JD Vance’s cousin says vice-president and Trump are ‘useful idiots’ to Putin

Nate Vance reportedly spent three years trying to help Ukraine repel Russian troops and has been alarmed by his cousin’s remarks. US politics live – latest updates After voluntarily fighting ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

A Trump-Putin pact is emerging – and Europe is its target | Rafael Behr

US betrayal of Ukraine is the rehearsal for a grander bargain with Moscow and an assault on continental solidarity. A prime time current affairs programme; a discussion about Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

What leverage does Trump have over Putin in Ukraine negotiations?

The Russian president remains unwavering in his demands, making wider sanctions and tariffs ineffective. Ukraine’s agreement to support a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its war against ...

The Guardian - 6d

How could Putin respond to US-Ukraine ceasefire plan?

The Kremlin is weighing its options following the US-Ukraine proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.

BBC News - 6d

US team headed to Moscow for Ukraine talks as Putin visits Kursk

President Trump says he can 'do things financially' that would be painful for Russia if the war continues.

BBC News - 6d

Putin visits Kursk as Russia pushes back Ukrainian troops in captured region

Moscow’s soldiers step up offensive just hours after Kyiv backs 30-day, US-brokered armistice

Financial Times - 6d

What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk?

An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

BBC News - 5d

U.S. envoy reportedly in Moscow to meet with Putin about potential Ukraine ceasefire

Russian media is reporting President Trump's special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, Steve Witkoff, has arrived in Moscow as the U.S. prepares to present Russia with a 30-day ceasefire proposal that ...

CBS News - 5d

Putin Visits Kursk to Cheer Russian Troops Trying to Oust Ukraine

The trip comes as President Trump looks to secure the Russian leader’s support for a 30-day cease-fire.

The New York Times - 5d

Ukraine war briefing: Mandatory evacuations on border with Kursk as Putin mulls ceasefire

Moscow offers heavily qualified support for US-Ukraine proposal as Russia regains more of Kursk region Continue reading...

The Guardian - 4d

Putin, in No Hurry for 30-Day Truce, Seeks Ukrainian Concessions

The remarks by the Russian leader suggested he wanted to draw out negotiations or make a truce impossible. Ukraine’s leader called the response to a cease-fire plan “manipulative.”

The New York Times - 5d

Putin Stops Far Short of Agreeing to a Cease-Fire, and Adds Tough Conditions

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said the Russian leader had no desire to end the war, proposing conditions that made a truce unattainable.

The New York Times - 4d

FirstFT: Vladimir Putin pushes maximalist demands in Ukraine talks

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Financial Times - 4d

Trump Turns to an Untested Emissary, Steven Witkoff, to Engage Putin

Steven Witkoff, a real estate developer and friend of the president’s, lacks diplomatic experience, but the new administration might view that as a plus.

The New York Times - 4d

US had productive talks with Putin over Ukraine war, Trump says

But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of dragging out ceasefire talks so it can continue the war.

BBC News - 4d

Republican Russophilia: how Trump Putin-ised a party of cold war hawks

The idea of Moscow as a paragon of Christian nationalism has penetrated the party of Reagan – and the lurch in US policy has huge implications for the global order. Never miss global breaking ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump and Putin expected to speak this week about ceasefire terms, envoy says

Steve Witkoff says US discussions with Russian president ‘positive’ and ‘solution-based’ and leaders likely to speak. Donald Trump ’s envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that he expected the US ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump, Putin to speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

The U.S. is trying to broker a ceasefire, according to Trump special envoy.

ABC News - 2d

Trump plans Tuesday talks with Putin on Russia-Ukraine war

US president says ‘a lot of work’ has been done over weekend towards ceasefire deal

Financial Times - 1d

Trump Says He Will Call Putin to Discuss Ending Ukraine War

President Trump said negotiations over a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal had continued over the weekend and that discussions had included “dividing up certain assets.”

The New York Times - 1d

Can Trump extract concessions on Ukraine from Putin over the phone?

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Financial Times - 18h

What to expect from Trump's phone call with Putin on Ukraine

The US president says elements of a Ukraine ceasefire have been agreed, but "much remains" to be worked on.

BBC News - 12h

German MPs approve €500bn spending boost to counter ‘Putin’s war of aggression’

Historic levels of spending on military and infrastructure secured in Bundestag with last-minute backing of Greens. Europe live – latest updates Germany’s parliament has voted in favour of ...

The Guardian - 9h