Tag: putins
Putin’s Aims in Trump Talks on Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine War Moscow sees economic and geopolitical benefits in humoring President Trump’s push for a cease-fire in Ukraine. But the Kremlin’s war aims haven’t shifted. By Anton Troianovski Reporting from New Delhi President Trump says he is focused on stopping the “death march” in Ukraine “as soon as possible.” But for President Vladimir V. Putin…
Steve Rosenberg: Putin’s conversation with Trump seen as victory in Russia
Judging by some of the headlines today in Russia, Moscow believes that the latest telephone conversation between Presidents Putin and Trump went well – certainly for the Kremlin. “Putin and Trump agreed to work together on Ukraine resolution,” concludes Izvestia. “Record-long Putin-Trump call,” declares Komsomolskaya Pravda. The paper’s website adds: “As things stand Russia has…
Trump’s Dressing Down of Zelensky Plays Into Putin’s War Aims
Russia-Ukraine War News Analysis The public blowup could propel President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to escalate the fight in Ukraine instead of agreeing to peace. By Anton TroianovskiNataliya Vasilyeva and Paul Sonne Anton Troianovski and Paul Sonne reported from Berlin, and Nataliya Vasilyeva from Istanbul. President Trump says he wants a quick cease-fire in…
Ukraine waits for Trump the dealmaker to broker end of Putin’s war | Shaun Walker in Kyiv
The US president-elect’s policy on the conflict may prove decisive, but appeasing both sides will be a challenge A new year in Ukraine began in much the same way as the old one finished: with deadly Russian drone attacks across the country. In Kyiv, one person was killed and at least six others were injured…