The Trump-Putin love story’s next chapter: selling out Ukraine The US president is portraying Zelenskyy as the villain as he strives for Russia’s approval The Guardian - US · Oct 23
Trump’s Russian roulette: A high-stakes juggle between Putin and the polls For Trump, the political calculation appears straightforward. If Russian supplies arrive quickly and in sufficient quantities, they could help ease fuel prices and give his party a political boost. If deliveries fall short or prices remain high, the administration could end up granting Moscow significant economic relief without delivering much… The Times of India · Oct 21
Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions as Rubio Cites 60-Day Review but Executive Order Sets No End Date President Donald Trump has waived new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia, prompting criticism from US lawmakers and Ukraine as Moscow continues attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. International Business Times UK · Oct 19
Zelensky says US move to waive sanctions 'rewards' Russia's Putin Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday hit out at the decision of the US President Donald Trump to block sanctions on Russia claiming the move rewarded the country's leader Vladimir Putin. Radio France Internationale · Oct 17
‘Historic moment’: Putin’s envoy hails Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver, calls for dialogue and cooperation Russian president’s Vladimir Putin investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev has described US president Donald Trump’s decision to waive a fresh package of sanctions and tariffs against Russia as a “truly historic moment”. The remarks came after Washington suspended key provisions of legislation aimed at tightening economic pressure on Moscow over its… The Times of India · Oct 17
Russia hails Trump waiving sanctions as 'historic' Russia has hailed US President Donald Trump's decision to waive new sanctions targeting its energy revenues as a "historic" move, raising concerns among Ukraine and its European allies that Washington is favouring Moscow. The Economic Times · Oct 17
Zelensky’s despair as Trump turns towards Russia Zelensky warned Trump’s diesel deal puts money in ‘Putin’s pocket’ and can never offset the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Oct 16
Putin, Trump to announce several joint projects as Russian diesel returns to market Russia and the United States are set to announce new initiatives beyond their recent diesel agreement. Discussions reportedly include collaborative data centre projects powered by Russian nuclear energy. Supplies of diesel have begun reaching international markets following the deal with the United States. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized the… The Times of India · Oct 16
Russia Eyes Bigger U.S. Economic Ties After the Birthday-Call Diesel Deal Russia's Kremlin envoy says the Trump-Putin diesel deal is just the start—with wider energy and investment ties firmly in Moscow's sights. Latin Times · Oct 15
Diesel deal opens way for more Russia-US cooperation, Kremlin envoy says A deal for Russia to supply diesel to the US may lead to enhanced economic cooperation between the nations. Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev stated that the agreement could serve as a model for future economic engagement. This deal comes amidst criticism from officials in Ukraine and Europe regarding Trump’s decision… The Economic Times · Oct 14
Russian Envoy Backs Jared Kushner as Ukraine Peace Talks Expand Into Multibillion-Dollar Oil Deal Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev has defended Jared Kushner after reports raised conflict-of-interest concerns over a proposed multibillion-dollar deal for Lukoil's international assets International Business Times UK · Oct 4
Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns Moscow’s ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’ as strikes on Kyiv intensify Comments come after Moscow warned it would ‘deploy its entire arsenal’ if Kaliningrad was threatened. The Guardian - AU · Sep 30
Why the AfD’s German triumph is a win for Putin – and leaves Ukraine exposed ANALYSIS: The AfD and the Trump administration, with its special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are bound into a commercial friendship run out of the Kremlin by one man, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Sep 7
US Envoys Head To Ukraine From Moscow. Despite 'Highly Useful Talks' Peace Remains Elusive. The Russian leader has reiterated the statements he has made since the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. There is no hint of a probability of a compromise formula emerging from Moscow, if these statements alone are to go by. International Business Times · Sep 6
The Economic Times · Sep 6 US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow for talks on peace in Ukraine US special representatives arrived in Moscow for talks on ending the Ukraine war. Both sides offered to curtail attacks during the discussions for three days. President Putin will meet the US envoys later on Saturday in the Kremlin. The envoys are expected to visit Kyiv the following day for further…
The Economic Times · Sep 5 Putin tells US envoys Witkoff, Kushner that situation in Ukraine is 'difficult' Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoys at the Kremlin for peace talks. Both sides agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals during the discussions. US envoys will also visit Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, for the first time. Russian attacks killed five people at a Ukrainian industrial site. Ukrainian…
International Business Times · Sep 5 Putin Pauses Strikes On Ukraine As US Envoys Arrive. Hope Flickers. Washington has been pushing to end the conflict, which is now in its fifth year. The conflict lost momentum after the US attention veered to its conflict with Iran in the Middle East, which began late in February.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5 Witkoff and Kushner discussed ‘next steps’ with Putin to end Ukraine war, says US Donald Trump’s business ally and son-in-law now heading from Moscow to Kyiv to meet Zelenskyy
The Economic Times · Sep 5 US envoys Witkoff, Kushnerarrive in Moscow for talks on peace in Ukraine, sources say US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for talks. They met with Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev and will see President Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated the envoys will visit Kyiv after Moscow. Russia reported fewer Ukrainian drones while celebrating City Day festivities. A significant…
The Independent UK · May 20 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Moscow planning possible northern offensive targeting Kyiv Kyiv is ramping up defences in the north of the region and believes Belarus may be more deeply involved
Euronews · May 19 Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin days after Trump visit Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow?
Fortune · Mar 23 Putin is the real winner in Trump’s Iran war as it puts Russian oil back on the map Washington's attempt to stabilize oil markets may be fueling the one economy it spent years trying to cripple.
The Times of India · Mar 21 Will Putin cut Iran loose for Ukraine? What Russian envoy said on quid pro quo claims Russia has vehemently denied reports suggesting a quid pro quo offer to the US: halting intelligence sharing with Iran in exchange for reduced pressure on Ukraine. Russian officials, including envoy Kirill Dmitriev, labelled the claims as 'fake' and 'Western disinformation.' The alleged proposal, reportedly made to former Trump administration envoys,…
The Times of India · Mar 13 ‘Acknowledging the obvious’: Russia reacts to US waiver on oil amid Iran war Russia asserted that global energy markets cannot be stable without its oil, following a US temporary allowance for Russian crude sales already in transit. This move occurred as oil prices surged amid escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US, with Iran warning of retaliatory attacks on regional energy infrastructure.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13 Ukraine war briefing: Putin envoy says US better understands importance of Russian oil amid energy crisis Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev describes negotiations with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as ‘productive’. What we know on day 1,479