US President Donald Trump has warmed up to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after he entered the White House for a second time earlier this year sparking concern among Western leaders

Russian forces are preparing to launch a new military offensive against Ukraine. Journalists have learned new details, the Associated Press reports. According to the outlet, by initiating a new offensive on Ukraine,

Kyiv made a counterproposal to Russian President Vladimir Putin after he suggested introducing "temporary administration under the auspices of the UN" in Ukraine, according to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine,

The White House says a lengthy phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had achieved “movement to peace” in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off limits to attack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session of the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk, Russia, Thursday, March 27, 2025. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via ...

Donald Trump said he was “p---ed off” with Vladimir Putin and threatened new sanctions against Russia as attempts to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire stalled.

Russia is one of the world’s three largest oil producers, meaning any attempt to punish purchases of Russian supplies could have a far-reaching effect on the oil market.