Trump Says Putin Won’t Meet Zelenskyy ‘Because He Doesn’t Like Him,’ Warning of Consequences if Negotiations Fail

Trump Says Putin Won’t Meet Zelenskyy ‘Because He Doesn’t Like Him,’ Warning of Consequences if Negotiations Fail
US President Donald Trump revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is refusing to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy “because he doesn’t like him.” Trump confirmed recent phone calls with Putin, pushing for direct talks to end the war, but warned of “great consequences” if the two leaders fail to meet in the coming weeks.
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Trump Weighs Sanctions or Inaction on Ukraine War, Says Putin–Zelensky Talks Are Like “Oil and Vinegar”

Trump Weighs Sanctions or Inaction on Ukraine War, Says Putin–Zelensky Talks Are Like “Oil and Vinegar”
US President Donald Trump has given Russia and Ukraine a two-week deadline to explore peace talks, warning of massive sanctions or tariffs—or potentially doing nothing. Trump compared getting Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate to “mixing oil and vinegar.”
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Kremlin Says Russia Has ‘Sanctions Immunity’ as Trump Slashes Ceasefire Deadline

Kremlin Says Russia Has ‘Sanctions Immunity’ as Trump Slashes Ceasefire Deadline
As Donald Trump tightens his Ukraine ceasefire deadline, Russia dismisses U.S. pressure, claiming immunity to sanctions. Kremlin and oil markets react to rising global tensions.
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Trump Sends Patriots to Ukraine, Turns on Putin in Sharp Policy Reversal

Trump Sends Patriots to Ukraine, Turns on Putin in Sharp Policy Reversal
President Trump shifts course on Ukraine, sending Patriot missiles and endorsing sanctions on Russia. A deep dive into his dramatic turnaround on Ukraine policy and what it means for NATO and global diplomacy.
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Trump Slams Putin as “Absolutely CRAZY” After Deadliest Russian Drone Strikes on Ukraine

Trump Slams Putin as “Absolutely CRAZY” After Deadliest Russian Drone Strikes on Ukraine
In a rare and scathing rebuke, Trump Slams Putin as “Absolutely CRAZY” After Deadliest Russian Drone Strikes on Ukraine. Former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him “absolutely CRAZY” in response to the largest aerial assault of the Ukraine war to date. The outburst follows a brutal overnight attack where Russia launched 367 drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities, leaving at least 13 people dead, including three children, and dozens more injured. Trump’s remarks came via Truth Social and in comments to reporters at Morristown Airport, marking a noticeable shift in tone from a leader who once spoke admiringly of Putin.
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