The White House announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump discussed a "movement to peace" in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The Trump administration has opted not to renew a key waiver allowing Russian banks to conduct energy-related transactions, further tightening sanctions on Russia. The decision, reported by CBS News on Thursday, follows the expiration of a 60-day waiver implemented during the Biden administration that permitted sanctioned Russian banks to process oil and gas payments through European financial institutions.
Polish President Andrzej Duda has called on the United States to deploy nuclear weapons in Poland to bolster deterrence against potential Russian aggression.
The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of easing sanctions on Russia as part of broader efforts to improve diplomatic relations and facilitate an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic admitted Monday that Serbia "mistakenly" voted in favor of a U.N. resolution condemning Russia for launching the war against Ukraine. Vucic stated he had intended for Serbia’s delegation to abstain.
President Donald Trump strongly criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine war, arguing that the conflict could have been prevented if the U.S. had stronger leadership. In a recent interview, Trump contrasted his administration’s foreign policy with those of his predecessors, asserting that Russia’s aggression significantly escalated under certain administrations while remaining in check during his presidency.
