Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Trump and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy have ‘very productive’ meeting in Rome, says U.S. official
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 28, 2025. Brian Snyder | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a “very productive” meeting on Saturday in Rome, a White House official said, as both leaders attended the funeral of […]
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Trump tells Putin to ‘STOP!’ Russian strikes on Kyiv
Trump’s message to Vladimir Putin came a day after the American president said he believed that “Russia is ready” for a peace deal with Ukraine. Source
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Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, while Zelenskyy says Russian drone attacks continue
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via a video link in Moscow, Russia, April 1, 2025. Sergei Ilyin | Via Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin said Saturday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian drone attacks continue. According […]
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European and Asian defense stocks have rallied this year. A lack of trust in the U.S. could be driving those gains
Asian and European defense stocks have been outperforming their U.S. counterparts. Guvendemir | E+ | Getty Images A quote from the 2008 TV series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” goes: “Wars are not won with superior weapons, but with superior strategy.” However, the strategy now in the markets, it seems, is investing in weapons — […]
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Trump says he’s ‘very angry’ and ‘pissed off’ at Putin during an NBC News interview
U.S. President Donald Trump walks before departing for Florida from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he was “very angry” and “pissed off” when Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the credibility of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s leadership, adding that […]
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Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine, Russian news agencies report
Russian President Vladimir Putin. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine could be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords with the aim of reaching a settlement in the war, Russian news agencies reported early on Friday. Putin, speaking in the northern port of Murmansk, also said he believed U.S. President Donald Trump, […]
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Europe stock markets set for muted open ahead of central bank bonanza
European markets are heading for a cautious open Thursday, with major bourses set to open nearly flat as investors await monetary policy announcements from the Bank of England, Swiss National Bank and Sweden’s Riksbank. The flurry of European activity comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its key rates, while indicating two quarter […]
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Zelenskyy says he will talk to Trump as Russia, Ukraine report overnight strikes
Officials work at the site of destruction and fire after the Russian attack in Sumy, Ukraine on March 19, 2025. State Emergency Service of Ukraine | Anadolu | Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said he would hold talks with White House leader Donald Trump, as Moscow and Kyiv reported overnight attacks hours […]
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Putin and Trump set to discuss Russia’s demands for a Ukraine ceasefire deal
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018, in Helsinki, Finland. Chris McGrath | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to join a call Tuesday to discuss a 30-day ceasefire proposal to pause […]
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Ukraine agrees to U.S.-led ceasefire plan if Russia accepts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, during his visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 10, 2025. Saudi Press Agency | Via Reuters Ukraine agreed Tuesday to an immediate 30-day ceasefire negotiated by the United States if Russia accepts the plan, officials said. As part of the plan, the United States […]
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