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Putin
‘White House Really Wanted to Put Out a Headline’ – Russia, US Quietly Talk Energy Deals During Ukraine Peace Push
The discussions centered on ExxonMobil’s potential return to the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project in Russia’s Far East and the sale of American equipment for Russian liquefied natural gas ventures.
Aug. 26, 2025
Zelensky
‘Doesn’t Like Him’: Why Putin Won’t Meet Zelensky, Says Trump
Trump said there will be “very big consequences” for Russia if Zelensky and Putin don’t arrange to meet within 2 weeks, after which “we’ll have to maybe take a different tack.”
Aug. 26, 2025
Putin
Trump Says Spoke to Putin Since Meeting With Europeans
Trump was last known to have spoken to Putin on August 18, when he interrupted his talks with Zelensky and the Europeans at the White House to call the Russian leader.
Aug. 26, 2025
Zelensky
‘Zelensky Moment’: How South Korean President Avoided Storm in Oval Office Meeting
Fearing a repeat of the Ukrainian leader’s public clash, President Lee Jae-myung used his own form of soft power to build a bridge with the White House.
Aug. 26, 2025
Putin
‘Maybe We Like a Dictator’ – Trump Defends His Autocratic Record
Trump also called his Democratic predecessor Biden a “moron” and dismissed Vladimir Putin’s brutal 2022 invasion of Ukraine as being the result of “big personality conflicts.”
Aug. 26, 2025
Ukraine
Seoul’s Tightrope: Lee Jae-myung & Trump Summit
South Korea’s President Lee meets Trump in Washington to discuss defense, North Korea, trade, and regional strategy amid global tensions and Russia-North Korea ties.
Aug. 25, 2025
US
Trump’s India Policy Backfires
India feels US tariffs levied on India over purchases of Russian reflect a double standard. As a result, Washington may be pushing New Delhi toward a rapprochement with China.
Aug. 25, 2025
Zelensky
‘Putin Is The Obstacle!’ – Ex-CIA Chief Says Putin Preventing Peace Talks With Zelensky
The flurry of diplomatic activity had increased speculation that Putin and Zelensky will meet each other for the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Aug. 25, 2025

