Washington: US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was “very angry, pissed off” with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, NBC reported, marking a sharp change of tone as Washington seeks to end the war in Ukraine. NBC’s Kristen Welker said Trump had called her to express his fury over Putin questioning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s future … Read more
Paris: European countries agreed at a summit in Paris Thursday to ramp up rather than lift sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, as Britain and France began sketching out plans to send a “reassurance” force after any peace. President Emmanuel Macron hosted the meeting of Ukraine’s European allies and President Volodymyr Zelensky in … Read more
Kingston: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States will examine Russia’s requested conditions for agreements with Ukraine, but cautioned that a peace deal would take time. “It won’t be simple. It’ll take some time, but at least we’re on that road and we’re talking about these things,” Rubio told a news conference … Read more
Moscow, Russia: Russia said on Tuesday it was willing to strike a new agreement on the safety of shipping in the Black Sea – a possible stepping stone towards a ceasefire with Ukraine – but only if the United States ordered President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to respect it. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said only such an … Read more
Paris: As more talks on a ceasefire in the Ukraine war are planned for Monday, here are the main developments since US President Donald Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2025. Washington Pressures Moscow On January 20, newly inaugurated Trump said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “should make a deal” with Ukraine. “I think he’s … Read more
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron said leaders of the coalition backing Ukraine would meet again next week, hoping to finalise plans to secure a potential truce in the war with Russia. The huddle in Paris with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be the latest in a series of high-stakes gatherings — and will come after … Read more
Washington: President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States will sign a minerals and natural resources deal with Ukraine shortly and that his efforts to achieve a peace deal for the country were going “pretty well” after his talks this week with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders. Trump made the comments at a White … Read more
Oslo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said he could not legally negotiate ownership of the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, which President Donald Trump suggested Washington could take over. Trump said the United States could own and run Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, the latest in a series of proposals he has made to the … Read more
Brussels: Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia. By the time the pair spoke again this week, a whirlwind of diplomacy had seen Europe juggle alliances … Read more
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky held an hour-long call weeks after a fiery exchange at the White House dashed hopes of Washington playing peace broker between Russia and Kyiv. In Wednesday’s call, described as both leaders as “very good” and “positive”, Zelensky said lasting peace can be achieved … Read more