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Trump says Putin wants to end war against Ukraine quickly

U.S. President Donald Trump said Russian leader Vladimir Putin “wants to end the war” against Ukraine quickly during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Ankara on July 8.

8 July, 08:18 PM

Trump says Iran ceasefire is over after new attacks from Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over after new attacks by Tehran, speaking at a NATO leaders’ meeting in Ankara on July 8, The Washington Post reported.

8 July, 02:25 PM

Trump signals frustration with Putin and support for Ukraine, report says

U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine is currently “doing pretty well” on the battlefield after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit on June 16 and speaking with Russian leader Vladimir Putin beforehand, Axios reported June 27.

28 June, 03:54 PM

Italian Prime Minister Meloni seeks to de-escalate public fallout with Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declared that she no longer wishes to "fuel conflict" with U.S. President Donald Trump, Italian media outlet ANSA reported on June 24.

24 June, 10:45 AM

Top MAGA influencer Laura Loomer flips stance on Ukraine, denounces Russian propaganda

A shift in perspective regarding Ukraine and Russia, including an admission of being a victim of Russian propaganda for years, was voiced by prominent MAGA supporter and Trump ally Laura Loomer, Ukrainian journalist Ostap Yarysh wrote on June 18.

18 June, 02:49 PM

Trump reportedly moved by images of Russian strike on Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

Images of the fire-damaged golden domes of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra following Russia's June 15 strike on the UNESCO-listed monastery complex made a strong impression on U.S. President Donald Trump, Politico reported, citing three G7 officials.

18 June, 10:10 AM

G7 leaders wait nearly an hour for Trump, Macron and Zelenskyy before key summit session begins

A key Group of Seven meeting in Evian-les-Bains, France, began nearly an hour late on June 16 after leaders waited for U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, The Guardian reported.

16 June, 01:14 PM

Oil prices fall after Trump backs away from Iran strike plans

Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session after U.S. President Donald Trump backed away from plans to strike Iran, easing fears of further escalation following reciprocal attacks earlier this week, Reuters reported on June 12.

12 June, 12:37 PM

Trump asks Xi to help restart Ukraine-Russia negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to use his influence over Russia to help restart talks between Moscow and Kyiv and bring an end to the war in Ukraine, the South China Morning Post reported on June 1.

2 June, 12:38 PM

Trump threatens to “blow up” Oman over Iranian plans for joint control of Hormuz Strait

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to “blow up” Oman unless they “behave” at a cabinet meeting on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz on May 26, the Guardian reported on May 28.

28 May, 12:06 PM

U.S. and Iranian forces exchange limited strikes amid fragile truce

The U.S. struck targets in Iran overnight on May 28 following an Iranian drone attack on an American merchant ship, CNN, citing American officials, reported that same day.

28 May, 09:14 AM

Trump administration representative to visit Russian economic forum

A representative of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum for the first time in several years, where Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is expected to speak, The Moscow Times reported on May 22.

22 May, 11:31 AM

Trump in “no hurry” to make peace deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he’s in “no hurry” to make a peace deal with Iran, adding that he will not consider making a “limited deal” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ABC News reported on May 20.

21 May, 10:13 AM

Iran still retains missile capabilities despite Trump’s claims - NYT

U.S. intelligence assesses that Iran has retained easy access to a significant part of their missile sites, suggesting that Tehran’s military potential remains significant despite U.S President Donald Trump’s assertions, The New York Times reported on May 12.

13 May, 08:21 AM

Combat operations back on table as Trump grows increasingly frustrated with Iran talks

U.S. President Donald Trump is more seriously considering a tougher approach toward Iran, including the possible resumption of large-scale combat operations, as he grows increasingly frustrated with negotiations, CNN reported on May 12.

12 May, 10:24 AM

Trump and Xi to discuss China's support for Russia in planned visit to Beijing

Donald Trump is planning a meeting with Xi Jinping to discuss a range of issues, including Beijing’s economic and military support for Russia, Reuters, citing Washington officials, reported on May 10.

11 May, 12:29 PM

Trump claims U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'still in effect'

The United States will strike Iran "much harder and much more fiercely" if Tehran fails to quickly sign a new agreement following an incident involving the U.S. destroyers, U.S. President Donald Trump said, ABC news reported on May 8.

8 May, 11:53 AM

Russia strikes Sumy with ballistic missiles on Palm Sunday

On Palm Sunday, April 13, Russian forces launched one of their deadliest attacks since the start of the full-scale invasion, striking the center of Sumy with ballistic missiles. Over 30 people were killed and more than 110 injured. The attack has sparked widespread outrage and mourning in Ukraine and abroad.

14 April 2025, 11:06 AM

ISW: Putin seeks to alter Trump’s stance before key phone call

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin appears to have partially succeeded in reshaping the order of negotiations and nudging former U.S. President Donald Trump toward making premature concessions on issues outside the U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, according to a new report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) released on March 17.

18 March 2025, 10:57 AM

Indie musician Ron Gallo turns Zelenskyy-Trump clash into viral hit

American indie musician Ron Gallo has released a satirical song inspired by the controversial White House exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 28.

5 March 2025, 12:10 PM

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