President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia to accept a peace deal in Ukraine within 50 days or face bruising sanctions on its energy exports has given the Kremlin extra time to pursue its summer offensive. The dogged Ukrainian resistance, however, makes it unlikely that the Russian military will make any quick gains. President Vladimir Putin…
Trump details frustrations with Putin as Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump now wants to give more weapons to Ukraine and is threatening increased sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t agree to end the war in 50 days. The president explained why in a phone call…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensifying Russian air offensive. Trump offered a more cautious tone on what to expect after he threatened Russia a day earlier with…
Beijing has removed “restrictions” on Reinhard Buetikofer, the former EU lawmaker it sanctioned in 2021, as it looks to normalise ties with the European Parliament. The move is expected to galvanise a new round of engagement, with an official meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the China delegation of the European Parliament pencilled…
MILAN — Ukraine’s fleet of unmanned surface vessels is expanding with the emergence of a new, smaller type dedicated to riverine warfare for countering Russian presence in key waterways. Ukrainian firm NoviTechNe debuted this month a new one-meter-long USV dubbed the Ursula, according to United24 Media, a government-run news website focused on Ukraine. The multi-function…
Russia has rejected President Trump’s “ultimatum” for Moscow to sign a ceasefire deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days on Tuesday as “unacceptable,” calling for continued negotiations and insisting that the invasion ordered by President Vladimir Putin would continue until its goals are achieved. In response to President Trump’s threat to impose…
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia does not care about U.S. President Donald Trump‘s “theatrical ultimatum” about slapping sanctions on buyers of Russian exports unless Moscow agrees to a peace deal in Ukraine, a senior security official said on Tuesday. Trump, sitting beside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, on Monday, announced new weapons for…
U.S. to send more weapons to Ukraine – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. will manufacture more weapons to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion. President Trump said European nations will be footing the bill. Nancy Cordes reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…
Breaking down the U.S. position on Ukraine weapons – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump has clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the past, but on Monday, he announced a new plan to help arm the country as the Russian invasion continues. Charlie D’Agata explains the new plan. Be the first to know…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. How seriously should we should take President Donald Trump’s threat to punish Russia with “very severe tariffs” if Vladimir Putin doesn’t make a deal for peace with Ukraine in 50 days? Here’s a key…