Russia, Putin and Trump

Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.
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
U.S. President Trump said he could impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico from Feb. 1, sending shares of several Asian automakers and battery firms lower in trading on Tuesday.
Donald Trump wants to stop World War Three and Russia welcomes that, says Vladimir Putin
The Russian president stressed he was open to dialogue with the new US administration on Ukraine and nuclear arms
Xi declares readiness to bring China-Russia ties to 'new height' in call with Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping declared readiness to lead China-Russian relations to "a new height" together with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin's press service reported on Jan. 21 after a video call between the two leaders.
Russia's Putin, China's Xi speak just hours after Trump inauguration
By Dmitry Antonov and Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in which he proposed further developing their strategic partnership just hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
Putin and Xi discuss strengthening Russia-China ties after Trump's inauguration
Putin and Xi praised strong bilateral ties, highlighting shared interests and global stability, as Trump began his term as the 47th US president.View on euronews
Xi Tells Putin China Hopes To Take Russia Ties To 'New Heights': State Media
President Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that China hoped to take ties with Moscow to "new heights" this year, Chinese state media reported, hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as US President.
China's Xi holds video call with Russia's Putin
China's President Xi Jinping spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin over video call on Tuesday, Chinese national broadcaster CCTV said.
Russia's Putin and China's Xi emphasise close relations as Trump's second term begins
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping via videoconference at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside of Moscow, Russia, Jan. 21, 2025.

Russia, Ukraine and US Secretary of State

As Trump Takes Office, Zelensky Urges Europe to Stand Firm Against Russia
Speaking a day after Trump’s inauguration, Ukraine’s president told world leaders at Davos that Europe needs to remain united ...
Russia warns Trump against seizing Panama Canal
Russia warned President Trump on Tuesday against seizing the Panama Canal, after he reiterated his intent to take control of ...
Russia's Weapons May Have Surpassed Nuclear Arms Treaty, US Congress Warned
Moscow suspended its participation in the New START nuclear arms reduction agreement with the U.S. in February 2023.
US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump return to White House
The United States on Wednesday imposed hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, seeking to increase pressure on Moscow in the ...
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Biden's Final Sanctions on Russia Are a Strategic Disaster
On January 15, the outgoing Biden administration announced that they were “designating over 250 enablers of Putin’s war ...
Factbox-What are Russia's strategic treaties with Iran, North Korea and China?
All three countries are adversaries of the United States, and Russia has used its ties with them to help blunt the impact of ...
Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally signed a ...
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Toward a New Russia Policy: An Agenda for the Trump Administration
With U.S.-Russian relations at their most strained since the Cold War, reducing the risk of direct military confrontation and ...