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Here’s what Putin really wants from Trump – and it’s not peace in Ukraine

The US-Russia summit lets Putin get back to the top table of international diplomacy and thumb his nose at critics. Here’s ...

White House denies it has agreed 'West Bank-style occupation' of Ukraine by Russia

In a surprising twist, discussions between Russia and the US hint at a controversial model for Ukraine's future, echoing a ...

White House puts a low bar for Trump-Putin summit

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Ukraine believes Putin has just ‘one card left to play’ in ceasefire talks – and it gives Kyiv the upper hand

Exclusive: Ukraine and its allies believe European support and the threat of further sanctions give Kyiv the edge over Moscow ...

White House downplays expectations for Trump-Putin breakthrough on Ukraine

The White House is downplaying chances for a breakthrough on Ukraine when President Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

White House lowers expectations for Trump-Putin summit

The White House is lowering expectations for any breakthrough from President Trump’s summit Friday with Russian President ...

Zelenskyy not invited to upcoming Trump, Putin talks — White House says this was the reason

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are slated to meet Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

Why Surrendering a Key Eastern Region Would Be Hard for Ukraine

As President Trump talks of land swaps, Ukrainians find it difficult to imagine giving up the Donbas, for military, ...

House Armed Services Democrat: Trump has ‘lowballed expectations’ around Putin meeting

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Calif.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, on Wednesday said expectations are low for ...