Russia, Ukraine and Putin

Putin faces growing anger as 'disappointed' Russian elite wants Ukraine war to end soon
Vladimir Putin is reportedly facing growing anger from Russia's elite, who want the war in Ukraine to end. People at the top of the country's society are also worried about the Russian economy, it is believed,
Sanctions brought on by Putin’s war in Ukraine are taking a bite out of Russia’s New Year's salad
With soaring inflation and the ruble dropping to one of its lowest levels against the dollar since President Vladimir Putin launched his war in Ukraine, this year Russians will have to pay more for the dish, which is traditionally served alongside caviar and tangerines, before the New Year is toasted in.
US hits Russian oil with toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage
By Timothy Gardner, Daphne Psaledakis, Nidhi Verma and Dmitry Zhdannikov WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI/LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden's administration imposed its broadest package of sanctions so far targeting Russia's oil and gas revenues on Friday,
Trump-Putin Meeting in the Works: What’s Next for Ukraine?
US President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed plans for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling the ongoing war in Ukraine a bloody mess and vowing to find a resolution. But will his approach bring peace—or more controversy?
Trump says Putin meeting being set up to end ‘bloody mess’ of Ukraine war
President-elect Donald Trump said he is planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he wants to end the "bloody mess" of the Ukraine war.
Trump's team revising its approach to ending Russia's war against Ukraine - FT
The team of newly elected US President Donald Trump is reviewing its approach to ending Russian aggression in Ukraine. European officials are already discussing this issue with the incoming US administration,

Fico, Ukraine and Slovakia

Vladimir Putin's 'unjammable' horror drone causing 'huge problems' for Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers have said there is "little you can do" when the terrifying weapons - which use low-budget material - come ...
Pro-Putin pundits reportedly cheer Trump's Greenland acquisition fantasy
Some Russian state media figures reportedly said the U.S. president-elect's actions could legitimize Russia's own imperialist goals.
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Kremlin On Putin-Trump Talks Over Ukraine War: 'No Conditions, Only Mutual Desire And Political Will Required’
Taking a step further to hold a meeting between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the ...
'No evidence' Vladimir Putin wants peace deal to end Ukraine war, says Foreign Secretary David Lammy
The Cabinet minister also suggested that Donald Trump’s timetable for a peace deal was slipping towards Easter ...