Russia, Ukraine and Trump

Trump's Ukraine play could free up Russia to set its ramped-up war machine on other countries
Stopping aid to Ukraine at a time when Russia's military spending and production is so high could result in a dangerous situation for the West.
U.S. pauses cyber-offense activity against Russia as Trump tries to end Putin’s war on Ukraine, reports say
The pause that Hegseth ordered is meant to remain in effect while negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine are ongoing, the Washington Post reported.
More Than 40% Of Republicans See Russia As ‘Friendly,’ Poll Finds—As Americans Largely Think Trump Backs Moscow In War With Ukraine
Forty-one percent of Republicans view Russia as either “friendly” or an “ally,” a CBS News/YouGov poll released Sunday found, as nearly half of Americans view President Donald Trump as backing Russia in its war against Ukraine—even before the president’s dramatic meeting Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russia-Ukraine war: What US pausing aid will mean for Kyiv, Moscow, and Europe
How long can Ukraine last against Russia without US help? Can Europe step up to fill the gap? And how close is Russia to getting what it wants? We explain.
Russia's War Hawks Fume over Putin's 'Dirty Little Deal' With Trump
Russian military bloggers appeared to dissent as the Kremlin reportedly ordered state media to cover Trump as an "oppressed" figure separate from the US elites.
As Trump warms to Putin, US halts offensive cyber operations against Moscow
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered US Cyber Command to halt offensive cyber and information operations against Russia as President Trump seeks to end President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine on terms that are widely seen as favoring Moscow,
Hegseth suspends offensive cyber operations against Russia: reports
President Trump's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to suspend offensive cyber and information operations against Russia, according to multiple reports. Why it matters: It's the latest in a series of foreign policy reversals that appear favorable to The Kremlin,
Hegseth orders halt of offensive cyber operations against Russia
A U.S. official says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports on how the Trump administration is changing its posture towards Russia amid tensions with Ukraine.
As Russia welcomes Trump's Ukraine aid pause, Ukrainians vow to fight on, and hope for more European support
Russia says Trump's pause of Ukraine military aid could be "the best contribution to peace," as Ukrainians grapple for the ...
Russia says normalising ties with US will require lifting sanctions on Moscow
Russia said on Tuesday that any normalisation of relations with the United States would require the lifting of sanctions ...
Russia is beating its military recruitment goals as Putin pumps cash into bonuses and lets men sign up to avoid trials
Russia said it hired 440,000 soldiers in 2024, exceeding its annual goal. Ukraine warned that it expects Moscow's success to ...
Europe Edges Closer to Seizing Russia's Billions
The financial assets were frozen shortly after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Russia praises Trump and scolds Europe for being the crucible of war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday praised U.S. President Donald Trump's "common sense" aim to end the war in ...
As the Kremlin eyes a thaw with the White House, Russia’s pro-war hawks aren’t too happy
A majority of Russians are in favor of peace talks, but a very vocal minority eye US overtures with suspicion and contempt.
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U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war
Washington’s shift on the Ukraine war marks a major break with European allies and comes as the Trump administration aims to ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump military aid cut will hit frontline fight against Putin’s forces within days
Trump military aid cut will hit frontline fight against Putin’s forces within days - Decision blocks delivery of crucial ...