Putin, Russia and Ukraine

Trump says he and Putin could do something ‘significant’ toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump says his administration has already had “very serious” discussions with Russia about its war in Ukraine and that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin could soon take “significant” action toward ending the grinding conflict.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch missile attack on Unesco world heritage site in Odesa
Putin’s forces launch missile attack on Unesco world heritage site in Odesa - Norwegian diplomats caught up 'in the epicentre of the strike' on historic hotel, says Zelensky
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.
Russian missile strike on Odesa: Norwegian diplomats were at epicentre of attack
Norwegian diplomatic representatives were among the people who were at the epicentre of the Russian missile strike on the city of Odesa on 31 January. Source: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Quote: "A Russian missile attack on Odesa,
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Norwegian diplomats 'in epicentre' of Putin missile strike on Odesa heritage site
At least seven people have been injured after Russia launched a missile attack on the historic centre of Ukraine’s Black Sea port city Odesa, seriously damaging the Unesco World Heritage Site.President Volodymyr Zelensky said Norwegian diplomats had been among those "who were in the epicentre of the strike" and that the attack underscored the need to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences.

Russia, Goldman Sachs and Vladimir Putin

Putin Will Not End War Soon With Slow Advances Planned: ISW
The think tank said that Russia is planning on making incremental gains along the front over the next nine months.
Fighter jets scrambled from Alaska and Canada as Russian warplanes spotted in the Arctic, NORAD says
A combat air patrol of American and Canadian fighter jets was scrambled this week after multiple Russian warplanes were ...
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Trump threatens tariffs on Russia if Putin doesn't 'settle now and stop' Ukraine war
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would impose high tariffs on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not bring a stop to the "ridiculous" war in Ukraine. "Settle now, and ...
Putin is repeating a Soviet-era mistake that tanked the Russian economy, Polish foreign minister says
Poland's foreign minister said Putin used to criticize the Soviet approach that helped bankrupt it, but now he's repeating ...
Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi discuss their close ties in chat after Trump’s inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing the two countries’ close ties, ...
Vladimir Putin Isn’t Buying Donald Trump’s Shtick
One of the problems with Donald Trump is that he doesn’t … know stuff. Putin seemed nonplussed. So did a lot of other people.
Putin May Reject Ukraine Peace Deal Over Legitimacy Concerns
Putin has indicated that he will not view any peace agreement with Ukraine as binding, the Institute for the Study of War ...