‘Putin Let Me Down’: Trump Expresses Disappointment Over Ukraine War, Calls for An End to Russian Oil Purchases
US President Donald Trump admitted he once thought the Ukraine war would be the “easiest” to solve because of his relationship with Vladimir Putin, but now says the Russian leader has “really let me down.” Speaking in the UK alongside Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump criticized Putin’s actions, urged nations to stop buying Russian oil, and claimed he feels “an obligation” to end the conflict.
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Putin Sees ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’ in Trump Era as Relations Face Test Over Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump as a "light at the end of the tunnel" for strained Russia-US ties, even as Trump set a two-week deadline for progress on Ukraine peace talks, warning of sanctions if Moscow stalls.
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Trump Moves to Broker Putin-Zelensky Peace Talks After White House Meeting
US President Donald Trump begins arranging a possible summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after high-stakes White House talks with European leaders. Security guarantees, territorial disputes, and peace prospects dominate discussions.
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Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: Putin Demands Donbas, Trump Pushes Ukraine Toward Deal
At the Alaska summit, Vladimir Putin reportedly pressed Donald Trump to back a peace plan requiring Ukraine to cede Donbas in exchange for freezing front lines. Volodymyr Zelensky firmly rejected the proposal, raising tensions across Europe.
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Trump Shifts Stance on Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire After Alaska Summit with Putin
After meeting Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Donald Trump pivoted from calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine to pushing for a comprehensive peace deal, sparking alarm in Kyiv and across Europe.
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Trump Softens Stance on India, China Tariffs After Putin Meeting
Donald Trump signaled a softer stance on imposing secondary tariffs on India and China for buying Russian oil after his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin. Here’s what he said and what it means for US-India-China trade relations.
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Putin’s Viral Alaska Summit Moment with Trump: Shrug, Memes, and Mystery
At the Trump-Putin Alaska summit, Vladimir Putin’s shrug to a journalist’s question about civilian deaths went viral. The summit ended without a Ukraine ceasefire, sparking memes, questions on Putin’s English, and global reactions.
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“Up to Zelensky Now”: Trump, Putin Summit Yields No Breakthrough on Ukraine
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s high-stakes Alaska summit ended without a Ukraine ceasefire deal. Trump rated the talks “10/10” but said it was now up to Volodymyr Zelensky to secure peace.
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Trump Again Claims Credit for India-Pak Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump again claims credit for averting a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, despite repeated denials from New Delhi. Ahead of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin, Trump says his diplomacy could also bring peace in Ukraine.
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Putin Praises Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push, Eyes Nuclear Arms Deal at Alaska Summit
At the Alaska Summit, Putin praises Trump’s peace efforts on Ukraine and hints at a new nuclear arms deal. Talks could reshape US–Russia relations and set the stage for a second meeting with Zelensky.
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