Putin can fund Ukraine war for years to come, ex-official says as Trump’s resolve is tested

Putin can fund Ukraine war for years to come, ex-official says as Trump’s resolve is tested

U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin has enough capital to fund the war in Ukraine for years to come despite economic … Read more

Trump slams European leaders as ‘weak’ — just as they’re trying to impress him

Trump slams European leaders as ‘weak’ — just as they’re trying to impress him

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pose for a picture with European leaders following a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on August 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty Images While it’s been clear to Europe for some time that U.S. President Donald Trump is not … Read more

Ukraine at ‘critical moment’ in war as European allies ramp up pressure on Russia

Ukraine at ‘critical moment’ in war as European allies ramp up pressure on Russia

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy outside 10 Downing Street ahead of their meeting in London on Dec. 08, 2025. Wiktor Szymanowicz | Future Publishing | Getty Images Ukraine’s European allies on Monday said that the war is at a “critical moment” as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is … Read more

Trump says Zelenskyy ‘hasn’t read U.S. peace proposal’ as tensions mount

Trump says Zelenskyy ‘hasn’t read U.S. peace proposal’ as tensions mount

(L/R) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump stand for a family photo with other European leaders in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 18, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Tensions are mounting once again between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy … Read more

Putin’s latest warning to Ukraine shows how unlikely a peace deal is

Putin’s latest warning to Ukraine shows how unlikely a peace deal is

Russian President Vladimir Putin smiles while visiting the We Are Together Fourm and Awards Ceremony, on December 3, 2025 in Moscow, Russia. Contributor | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Moscow will take Ukrainian territory by force if Kyiv’s troops do not withdraw, signaling rigidity over a key sticking point in peace talks. … Read more

Putin threatens Europe with war if it wants one, as Ukraine peace talks falter

Putin threatens Europe with war if it wants one, as Ukraine peace talks falter

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to journalists during his press conference at the VTB Investment Forum ‘Russia Calling!’, on December 2, 2025 in Moscow, Russia. Putin visited an annual forum, hosted by the VTB Group, prior his talk with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Peace talks held … Read more

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says his chief of staff has resigned

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says his chief of staff has resigned

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak pose for the press, as they meet with Spain’s King Felipe (not pictured), at the Zarzuela Palace, in Madrid, Spain, Nov. 18, 2025. Violeta Santos Moura | Reuters President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff, a close ally of … Read more

Putin breaks his silence on Ukraine peace plan, says Moscow ready for ‘serious’ talks

Putin breaks his silence on Ukraine peace plan, says Moscow ready for ‘serious’ talks

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) Heads of State Council at the Yntymak Ordo (Palace of Unity) presidential residence in Bishkek on November 27, 2025. Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin … Read more

All eyes on Russia as it weighs Ukraine peace plan with caution

All eyes on Russia as it weighs Ukraine peace plan with caution

Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting on development of ‘new regions’, annexed from Ukraine, at the Kremlin, June 30, 2025, in Moscow, Russia. Contributor | Getty Images All eyes are now on Russia’s response to a fledgling peace plan to end the war in Ukraine after Kyiv appeared willing to move forward with a … Read more

Ukraine desperate to keep Trump on its side in peace talks, while saving its sovereignty

Ukraine desperate to keep Trump on its side in peace talks, while saving its sovereignty

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (not seen) and the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy speak during a joint press conference after their official meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye on November 19, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Ukrainian officials have spent the weekend scrambling to make up lost ground when it … Read more