US RUSSIA RELATIONS

Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Putin Stands by Trump's Envoy Amidst Bias Claims

Steve Witkoff, the U. S. special envoy, is under fire for allegedly leaning too much towards Russia. But Vladimir Putin isn't having it. He thinks Witkoff is just doing his job, representing his country and leader. Putin's defense came after a leaked call between Witkoff and a Kremlin aide, Yuri Ushakov, sparked criticism. Putin, who was on a state visit to Kyrgyzst...

reading time about 1 minute
Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks Progress Amid Ongoing Conflict

The United States is actively working to end the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump has sent envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is engaging with Ukrainian officials. Trump hinted at a future meeting with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only after significant progres...

reading time about 2 minutes
Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Ukraine Deal Dilemma: A Leaked Call Sparks Controversy

A recent phone call leak has stirred up quite the storm in Washington. Steve Witkoff, a key figure in the Trump administration, was caught giving advice to a top aide of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conversation revealed Trump's eagerness to strike a deal with Russia to end the Ukraine conflict, even if it means making significant concessions. The leaked ca...

reading time about 1 minute
Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks and Land Swaps: What's Really Going On?

A recent phone call between Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's team, and Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Vladimir Putin, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. The conversation, recorded and later obtained by Bloomberg, revealed that Witkoff believes Ukraine might need to give up some land to achieve peace. Witk...

reading time about 1 minute
Nov 26 2025POLITICS

U. S. Pushes New Ukraine Peace Plan Amid Tensions

The U. S. is pushing a new peace plan for Ukraine, but Russia is likely to reject it. The plan is more friendly to Ukraine than the previous one. Russia's President Putin has said that the earlier U. S. plan, which Ukraine thought was too pro-Russian, should be the basis for talks. He is unlikely to change his mind. The new U. S. -led peace deal is gaining momentum....

reading time about 1 minute
Nov 24 2025POLITICS

A Colonel's Journey: From U. S. Training to Ukraine's Battlefields

A Russian colonel, Andrei Demurenko, returned to active duty in 2023, at the age of 67, to fight in Ukraine. He believed leaders should share the hardships of their soldiers. So, he visited the frontlines, crawling through trenches in the rain and sleeping in mud, while artillery boomed in the distance and Bakhmut burned. Demurenko's path to this moment was unusual....

reading time about 1 minute
Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Plan: A Peace Deal or a Power Play?

A recent proposal by President Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine has sparked debate. The plan, which is still in draft form, suggests that Ukraine would give up some of its territory to Russia. This idea has been met with resistance, especially from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has said he will not accept any loss of land. The plan also includes...

reading time about 1 minute
Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Trump-Putin Talks on Hold: What's the Hold-Up?

The U. S. is not ready to set up another meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The reason? There needs to be a good chance that the meeting will actually lead to something positive, like ending the war in Ukraine. This news comes after U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters following a meeting with other foreig...

reading time about 1 minute
Nov 14 2025POLITICS

Russia and the US Clash Over Gaza Resolution

Russia recently introduced its own version of a UN resolution concerning Gaza, which directly opposes a proposal put forward by the US. This move comes as the US is trying to get its resolution approved by the Security Council, a resolution that supports President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. The US shared its draft resolution with the 15 members of the Security ...

reading time about 1 minute
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...

reading time about 1 minute