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Trump Will Be Tougher on Russia Than Many Expect
A closer reading of the history suggests the incoming Trump administration will pursue a harder line on Russia than some observers have feared. As Donald Trump returns to the White House, deep anxieties persist over how the new administration will deal with the threat Russia poses to global security.
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.
Trump says Ukraine should have surrendered to Russia and blames Zelensky for war
Trump claims that the Ukrainian leader decided he ‘wanted to fight’ when it was actually Russia who started hostilities between the two countries
Trump’s threat of tariffs and sanctions on Russia over Ukraine may fall flat
President Donald Trump is threatening to impose stiff taxes, tariffs and sanctions on Russia if an agreement isn’t reached to end the war in Ukraine.
In a split second, Russia wipes out three generations of a Ukrainian family
Zaporizhzhia, where the family lived, is a regular target for Russian forces. It is a strategically important industrial city, near front-line fighting. Europe's largest nuclear power plant – about 55km (34 miles) from the city – is held by the Russians.
Joe Biden Trump-Proofs Russia Sanctions in Parting Shot
In his final week in the White House, the president has made it much more difficult for his successor to undo Russian sanctions.
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Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
(CNN) — Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally signed a “comprehensive partnership agreement” – a deal that had ...
Zelensky banking on drone strategy to hold off Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sees drones as the great equalizer and a way for Ukraine to continue to grind down Russia’s military.
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Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty will raise the stakes for Trump’s administration
(CNN) — Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran are set to finally sign a “comprehensive partnership agreement,” a deal that’s ...
In Rare Criticism, Trump Says Putin Is ‘Destroying Russia’
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia praised President Trump’s second inauguration, but the American leader did not return the compliment.
Trump's inauguration poses new test for Western firms in Russia
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'War will last as long as Russia does': Ukrainian talk of victory fades as Trump returns
Those fighting for Ukraine and those who have lost loved ones hope to end the war with Russia on their own terms.