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Putin signals opening for Trump to make good on major campaign promise about Ukraine

During his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly suggested that if elected, he would resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine. Critics, including so-called fact-checkers, suggested that was impossible or would require unthinkable concessions from Kiev. Despite the negative opinions of so-called experts, it appears that Mr. Trump may be able to fulfill this important campaign […]

Putin Says ‘Ready’ for Talks with Trump ‘Any Time’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a lengthy year-end press conference on Thursday that he is ready to meet with US President-elect Donald Trump at any time. During his successful 2024 presidential campaign, President Trump said he would quickly negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, perhaps before he takes office in January. President […]

Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is willing to compromise on ending the war in Ukraine in talks with US President-elect Donald Trump. President Putin said he had not spoken to President Trump in years. President Putin dismissed the idea of ​​agreeing to a temporary truce with Kiev, saying a long-term peace deal with […]

The US must push Putin out the Syrian door

It took less than two weeks for one of the world's worst dictatorships to fall. The end of Syria's Assad dynasty represents a clear victory and a huge opportunity for the United States and its allies. But if the United States fails to recognize the significance of what has just happened, that opportunity will quickly […]

Putin Signs Off on Record Military Spending in 2025 Russian Budget

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a budget that will raise military spending to record levels in 2025 as the Kremlin seeks victory in the war in Ukraine. About 32.5% of the budget posted on the government's website on Sunday is allocated to national defense, amounting to 13.5 trillion rubles (more […]

Putin praises 'intelligent' Trump amid assassination threats

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised President-elect Donald Trump as a “smart” and “experienced” leader, but said he did not believe Trump was “safe” after two attempts on his life earlier this year. He said he did not. Putin told reporters in Kazakhstan after the summit that relations between Russia and the United States […]

Putin Threatens Massive Missile Strike on Ukrainian Government ‘Centre’

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a list of threats and boasts in a speech Thursday morning, saying he would “of course” respond to a Ukrainian attack on Russia with Western missiles and that Ukraine's “Kyiv decision-making center” He said he was a potential target. President Vladimir Putin on Thursday morning authorized the use of U.S.-supplied […]