RUSSIA RELATIONS

Nov 06 2025POLITICS

German Far-Right Lawmakers Head to Russia Amid Growing Concerns

In a move that has sparked debate, two members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party are planning a visit to Russia. This trip comes at a time when the party is facing increased scrutiny over its connections to Moscow and allegations, which they strongly deny, of sharing sensitive military details. The lawmakers will be attending a summit in Sochi foc...

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Oct 05 2025POLITICS

Putin's Bet on Trump's Decision

Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, recently shared his thoughts on the U. S. potentially sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. He thinks it won't happen, showing his confidence in his relationship with Donald Trump. Putin even called Trump someone who enjoys surprising people but also knows how to listen. Putin warned that sending these missiles would make things w...

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Sep 19 2025POLITICS

Trump's Disappointment: Putin's Role in Ukraine Conflict

President Donald Trump recently expressed his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking at a press conference in London, Trump stated that he believed his relationship with Putin would make resolving the issue easier. However, he felt let down by Putin's actions, which have led to significant loss of life and a stal...

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Sep 12 2025POLITICS

Belarus Releases Some Political Prisoners Amid Tensions

Belarus has let go of 52 political prisoners, including activists, journalists, and union leaders. However, over 1, 000 more are still behind bars. This move comes after talks between Belarus's long-time leader, Alexander Lukashenko, and the US. In return, the US has agreed to ease some sanctions on Belarus's national airline, Belavia. This isn't the first time Bela...

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Sep 04 2025POLITICS

Putin's Playbook: How Russia's Leader Uses Old Tricks on Trump

John Bolton, who used to be Trump's top security advisor, recently shared his thoughts on how Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, handles Trump. He believes Putin uses his old KGB skills to figure out Trump's weaknesses and use them to his advantage. Bolton thinks Putin did this right from the start of Trump's first term and again during a recent meeting in Alaska...

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Sep 03 2025POLITICS

Trump's Mixed Signals on Russia and Ukraine

In a recent interview, former U. S. President Donald Trump expressed his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He mentioned that his administration was considering steps to reduce casualties in the war but did not provide specific details. Trump's comments came after a series of high-level meetings with Ukrainian Pres...

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Sep 02 2025POLITICS

India and Russia: Stronger Bonds Amid Global Tensions

In a show of unity, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met during a regional summit in China. Their talk happened after they attended a key session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin. This meeting is important because India and the U. S. are not getting along well right now, mostly because India is buying oil fro...

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Aug 25 2025POLITICS

Putin and Zelensky: The Road to Peace is Full of Potholes

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has put up new hurdles for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He said that Russia has a list of demands that must be met before any summit can happen. These demands include Ukraine not joining NATO, discussing territory changes, and Zelensky canceling laws that ban the...

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Aug 24 2025POLITICS

Diplomatic Moves and Deadlines: What's Happening with Trump, Ukraine, and Russia?

In the world of international politics, things are moving fast, but not much is changing. US President Donald Trump has been busy with meetings and letters, but the situation with Russia and Ukraine is still tense. Let's break it down. Trump sent a letter to Ukraine, showing support as they celebrated their independence day. He also had meetings with Russian Preside...

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Aug 18 2025POLITICS

What Does Peace Really Mean?

A recent meeting between U. S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska did not result in a deal. The meeting, originally planned to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine, was later described as a "listening exercise" by White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. The goal was to help Trump understand how to potentially end the war. Before the m...

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