Putin, Ukraine and Trump

‘Putin will destroy Europe if US exits NATO’, says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
President Zelenskyy said that security guarantees for Kyiv would be effective only if provided by the United States and he hoped to meet US President-elect Donald Trump post his inauguration.
Zelenskyy: In Putin's head, he wants me to fight with Trump and to complete occupation of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Russian leader Vladimir Putin's goal is to create discord between him and US President-elect Donald Trump and to complete the occupation of Ukrainian territory.
Only a fool would want war in Ukraine to continue – but Trump cannot cave in to Putin
In May 2023 at a CNN Town Hall meeting, Donald Trump, already well advanced in his campaign to become president of the United States again, said: “They’re dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I want to stop them dying.
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.
Zelenskyy believes Trump could be first world leader to fly to Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that US President-elect Donald Trump could be the first world leader to fly to Ukraine, but that this will happen after the war is over. Source: Zelenskyy in an interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman Quote: "Yes,
Zelenskyy: Trump’s unpredictability could benefit Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed the hope that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s unpredictability will work to Ukraine’s benefit in an interview broadcast by Ukrainian television.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Trump can be decisive in helping stop Russia's Putin
(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump could be decisive ...
Russia's Disastrous Winter War on Finland Could Give Clues on Ukraine Endgame
Ukraine must not accept a "Finlandization" deal struck following a previous invasion by Moscow 85 years ago, experts tell Newsweek.
Russia ‘getting what it deserves,’ Ukraine says, after launching counterattack in border region
Ukraine has launched a counterattack in the southern Russian border region of Kursk, warning that Russia is “getting what it deserves.” ...
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Zelensky says 'strong' Trump can end Ukraine war
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism in an interview published Sunday that "strong" incoming US president Donald ...
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Is a Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Possible in 2025?
A lasting resolution to the war in Ukraine is unlikely in 2025 due to Russia’s strategic goals and Ukraine’s refusal to cede territory.
Ukraine faces a tough 2025 with Putin's momentum and Trump presidency
After more than 1,000 days of war, Ukraine is running short on manpower while the Kremlin has stepped up bombings of cities ...
Ukraine Halts Russia's Gas Pipe to Europe: How Will Putin Respond?
Ukraine hailed the end of the gas transit deal amid Russia's invasion. But Russia said European living standards will suffer.
Ukraine’s Zelensky says Trump ‘capable of stopping Putin’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview that President-elect Trump is “capable of stopping” Russian ...
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Putin Declares ‘Everything Will Be Fine’ Despite Russia’s Growing Challenges
Putin delivered an upbeat and vague New Year’s Eve message that did not address casualties in Ukraine or rising inflation at home. By Anatoly Kurmanaev Reporting from Berlin A quarter century ...
China Told Putin Not To Use Nuclear Weapons, Blinken Says
The U.S. secretary of state told the Financial Times that pressure from Beijing dissuaded Vladimir Putin from using nuclear ...