President Trump on Tuesday said that if it weren't for him, "really bad things" would have happened to Russia in what appeared to be a veiled threat aimed at Russian President Vladimir Putin. "What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of...
Trump Says Putin Has Gone ‘Crazy’ Amid Heavy Russian Attacks on Ukraine
President Trump said on Sunday night that Russian President Vladimir Putin has "gone crazy" amid heavy Russian attacks on Ukraine. "I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely...
Russian Commander: Putin’s Helicopter Was Caught in Ukrainian Drone Swarm
Russian President Vladimir Putin's helicopter was caught in a swarm of Ukrainian drones while he was visiting Russia's Kursk Oblast on May 20, according to a Russian military commander. "We were simultaneously engaged in an air defense battle and ensuring airspace...
Putin Says Russia Will Create a ‘Buffer Zone’ Along Ukraine Border
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that Russian forces have been instructed to create a "buffer zone" along the Ukraine-Russia border as fighting continues to rage despite President Trump's push for a peace deal. "I have already said that a decision was...
Sectarian Tensions Erupt Across Syria, Posters Call for Religious Tax on Christians
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent warning that Syria may be on the verge of another “full scale civil war” seems increasingly more possible, with sectarian tensions erupting on multiple fronts, as the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government’s promise of...
After Call With Putin, Trump Says Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks Will Begin ‘Immediately’
President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday and said that the call went well and that Russia and Ukraine would "immediately" begin negotiations on a ceasefire. "Just completed my two hour call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. I...
Trump To Speak With Putin and Zelensky on Monday
President Trump has announced that he would be holding a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, followed by a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "THE SUBJECTS OF THE CALL WILL BE, STOPPING THE 'BLOODBATH' THAT IS KILLING, ON AVERAGE, MORE...
Russian and Ukrainian Officials To Hold Talks in Istanbul on Friday
Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set to hold negotiations in Istanbul on Friday, which will mark the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since 2022. Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will lead the Russian side, and...
Putin Aide To Lead Talks With Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday
An aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin will lead a Russian delegation in talks with Ukrainian officials that will be held in Istanbul on Thursday, the Kremlin announced on Wednesday night. The aide, Vladimir Medinsky, led the Russian delegation the last time...
Trump Says He’s ‘Thinking’ About Joining Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey
President Trump said on Monday that he was considering joining talks between Russia and Ukraine that are expected to be held in Istanbul this Thursday. "I think you may have a good result at the Thursday meeting in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine. I believe the two...