Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Trump lives in ‘disinformation space’ amid rift on Russia talks
Ukrainian President Voldy Meezelensky was attacked by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, suggesting that Trump is in a “disinformation space” about peace talks with Russia. Zelenskyy commented to a Kyiv reporter after cancelling a trip to Saudi Arabia, where the US and Russia held peace talks earlier this week. “Unfortunately, President Trump – I have […]
Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia, saying it could have made a deal | Ukraine
President Donald Trump said he was “disappointed” when he complained about the Ukrainian leader being excluded from talks between the US and Russia to end the Ukrainian war. Trump also appears to blame Kiev for Moscow's invasion – Ukraine avoids the war even if he says he is confident in deals to end the war […]
U.S. and Russia Take ‘First Step’ With ‘Very Useful’ Ukraine War Talks
Russia praised the first round of the Ukrainian War as “very useful” with the US, with the US delegation both “promising to ensure that the process moves forward in a timely and productive way. said he would work towards the presidential meeting. Soon. Secretary of State Marko Rubio met with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in […]
CNN’s Harry Enten Says Americans’ Views On Russia Have Become ‘Very, Very Negative’
CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten explained on Tuesday that American views on Russia have become increasingly “negative” since the beginning of the Ukraine-Russian war. The positive view of America on Russia fell from 28% to 8% between 2020 and 2024, with 61% thinking the country is the “enemy” rather than the partner. Opinion survey […]
American detained in Russia released as officials work to set up potential Trump-Putin meeting
The 28-year-old American citizen, who was detained in Russia for drug smuggling earlier this month, was released ahead of talks between Washington and Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Kalob Byers was released to the US Embassy in Moscow late Sunday evening. US officials confirmed with the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. […]
Russia Says No Territory Surrender as Pre-Negotiation Positioning Begins
Marko Rubio and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov met for consultations on the future of the Ukrainian war, but even before Russia sat down, it was approaching things with a difficult negotiation mindset. It has been revealed. Sitting opposite Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Yuri Ushakov, adviser to President Putin, images of Secretary of […]
Russia frees US citizen detained on drug smuggling charges ahead of talks between Moscow, Washington
A US citizen who was arrested in Russia for drug smuggling earlier this month has been released from Russian detention. Karob Wayne Byers, 28, was taken into custody at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport on February 7 after a marmalade containing cannabis was allegedly found in baggage by customs officials. Byers was traveling from Istanbul with his […]
Russia Frees Another U.S. Citizen Detained on Drug Charges
Less than a week after teacher Mark Vogel was released from three years of confinement, Russia reportedly released a second American who was detained on drug charges. US officials on Monday Confirmed Russian media reports that Karob Wayne Byers, 28, was released about 10 days after being detained along with his Russian fiancée at Moscow's […]
In Slap at Trump, South Africa Hints at Nuclear Deals with Iran, Russia
South Africa responds to criticism of President Donald Trump's expropriation law and its foreign policy, suggesting that it is ready to work with Iran and Russia in developing nuclear power plants within the country. Reuters It has been reported Monday: South Africa can rely on Russia or Iran to expand its private nuclear power capabilities, […]
Ukrainians assured Russia peace talks just a start after Trump team leaves Kyiv out of Saudi Arabia discussions
KYIV – The senator tried to calm Ukraine on Monday ahead of the US Russia talk in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. close. “First of all, I think we should understand that this is just the beginning of the dialogue. Senator Tom Tillis (R-NC) has also been working with colleagues Michael Bennett (D-Colo.) and Jeanne Shaheen […]