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GOP senators walk fine line on Ukraine without bashing Trump's comments
Republican senators went to great lengths to avoid bashing President Donald Trump's comments on Ukraine but they didn't hold back on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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GOP senators avoid bashing Trump’s claims about war in Ukraine
When asked about President Donald Trump's comments on calling Ukranian President Zelenskyy "dictator," GOP senators avoided bashing the president but separately criticized Putin.
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High-stakes meeting between US, Russia marks seismic shift: ANALYSIS
On its face, the meeting between U.S. and Russian officials held in Saudi Arabia was about kicking the Trump administration's push to end that conflict into hyperdrive.
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Trump says 'dictator' Zelenskyy 'better move fast' on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hit back at President Donald Trump's call for the country to hold fresh presidential elections after historic Russia-U.S. talks.
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February 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Trump calls Zelenskyy 'dictator' as Ukraine leader slams him for 'disinformation'
The president also alleged -- without providing evidence – that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy currently has a 4% approval rating among his compatriots.
February 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
February 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Fact check: No, Zelenskyy doesn't have 4% approval as Trump claims; it's over 50%
President Donald Trump last night joined Russian President Vladimir Putin in claiming Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lacks legitimacy.
February 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
February 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Trump points blame at Ukraine for war with Russia
President Donald Trump blasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying he “should have never started” this war, when it was Russia who initiated the invasion in 2022.
February 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
February 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
US and Russia agree to try to end war without Ukraine at the table
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not invited to participate.
February 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
February 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Russia, US begin Ukraine peace talks sparking concern in Europe
ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports from Estonia and Poland as European nations voice concerns over U.S.-Russia mediation efforts, with Ukraine and NATO countries excluded.
February 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
February 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
US, Russia agree to end the war in Ukraine
Russia and the United States have agreed to work toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic relations.
February 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
February 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The big story: US, Russia agree to pursue peace without Ukraine
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February 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
February 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
US, Russia agree to try to end war without Ukraine at the table
High-level delegations from the U.S. and Russia held talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday over the fate of Ukraine, the negotiations taking place without Kyiv's participation.
February 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
February 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
US and Russian representatives meet to discuss ending Ukraine war
High-level delegations from the U.S. and Russia began talks in Saudi Arabia over the fate of Ukraine. However, the negotiations have begun taking place without Ukrainian participation.
February 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
February 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Top American and Russian officials gear up for talks on ending war
Tuesday's talks come days after Donald Trump's phone call with Vladimir Putin.
February 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
February 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
UK 'ready' to put troops in Ukraine to support Russia peace deal, PM says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on European nations to "step up" to help secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, committing to deploying British soldiers.
February 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
February 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
US officials to meet Putin’s representatives over war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump is sending top administration officials to Saudi Arabia to meet face-to-face with Russian negotiators for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
February 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
February 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Trump's tariffs expose Ukraine's steel industry to another war
One of Ukraine’s largest steel plants lies in the country’s industrial east, where Russia’s 3-year invasion of its neighbor threatens to throttle production at any moment
February 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
February 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's end
President Donald Trump’s approach to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has left European allies and Ukrainian officials worried they're being largely sidelined by the new U.S. administration as Washington and Moscow plan direct negotiations
February 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
February 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
White House pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace deal
On “This Week,” co-anchor and ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl reports on Trump’s comments on negotiating an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
February 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
February 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Top Trump officials to meet with Russian delegation for peace talks on Ukraine war
On “This Week,” ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz and Chief Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell report on the effects Trump's comments on Ukraine have around the world.
February 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
February 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
US officials to start Russia-Ukraine negotiations
The Trump administration recently pitched a proposal allowing the U.S. to own 50% of Ukraine’s rare earth mineral revenue, according to a U.S. official.
February 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
February 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Vance, Zelenskyy meet on ending Russia-Ukraine war amid admin's mixed messages
Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on Friday in Munich discuss how to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
February 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
February 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Vance, Zelenskyy meet as Trump admin wades into talks to end Russia-Ukraine war
Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss how to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
February 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
February 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Vance, Rubio scramble to sell Trump's half-formed Ukraine peace plan: ANALYSIS
VP Vance and Secretary of State Rubio are meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy.
February 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
February 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Vance to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich
Vice President JD Vance is set to hold key talks with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on trying to end the war in Ukraine.
February 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
February 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid concerns about US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine
Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference amid intense concern and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s foreign policy
February 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
February 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Russian drone struck Chernobyl reactor shell, but radiation levels normal: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the protective confinement shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Kyiv region early Friday morning
February 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
February 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
What the Trump-Putin call means for Ukraine: Analysis
President Donald Trump's phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin has hit Europe and Ukraine as an earthquake, even if one that was partly expected.
February 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
February 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Potential peace talks come with ‘a lot of emotions’ for Ukraine
Author and journalist Illia Ponomarenko says there is “a lot of uncertainty from the Ukrainian side.”
February 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
February 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Russia showing ‘no interest’ in proposed peace plan: Defense analyst
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell and contributor Mick Mulroy discuss the responses from Ukraine and Russia to President Donald Trump calling for peace talks.
February 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
February 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Trump speaks with Putin about ending war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump pledged to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in person after announcing they have agreed to “start negotiations immediately” to end the war in Ukraine.
February 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
February 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Fmr. US ambassador to Ukraine on Trump’s talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine under Pres. Clinton, Steven Pifer, explains how he would advise President Trump on possible peace talks between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine.
February 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
February 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Trump talks with Putin, Zelenskyy in new push to end war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump had his first call with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office, followed by a call with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
February 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
February 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
President Trump speaks with Putin, Zelenskyy one day after prisoner swap
On Ukraine, Trump said he and Putin "agreed to work together, very closely, including visiting each other’s Nations."
February 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
February 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Trump says he spoke with Putin about ending war in Ukraine
President Trump says he has spoken with Russian President Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, adding that he and Putin "agreed to work together very closely" to start negotiations immediately.
February 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
February 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Putin is ‘biggest impediment’ to Trump’s plan for Ukraine: Defense analyst
ABC News’ Luis Martinez and contributor Mick Mulroy discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s appearance at his first meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
February 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
February 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Putin 'not preparing for peace,' Zelenskyy says after deadly ballistic missile strike
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Western partners to apply more pressure to Russia after a deadly overnight ballistic missile and strike.
February 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
February 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia 'unrealistic,' Hegseth tells allies
Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared at his first meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, telling allies that the liberation of all Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory "is an unrealistic objective."
February 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
February 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia 'unrealistic,' Hegseth tells allies
"The bloodshed must stop and this war must end," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
February 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
February 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Trump, Kremlin both hint at potential Russian takeover of Ukraine
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov riffed on President Donald Trump's suggestion that Ukrainians "may be Russians some day."
February 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
February 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
White House officials ready to meet Zelenskyy for talks on Russia's war on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s senior advisers are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss the path toward ending Russia’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine
February 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
February 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Russia says it hasn't received suitable plan from Trump admin to start peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to his U.S. and European partners not to "abandon" Kyiv in any revived peace talks with Russia.
February 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
January 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Russia claims it captured strategic town in eastern Ukraine
ABC News’ Ian Pannell and ABC News national security and defense analyst Mick Mulroy discuss the military significance of Russia’s claim.
January 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
January 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Trump, Putin signal they'll have a phone call soon. What will they talk about?
It would the first U.S.-Russian leader contact in nearly three years.
January 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Russia 'very closely' monitoring Trump's sanctions threats, Kremlin says
"We carefully record all the nuances," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
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Trump demands Putin ‘make a deal’ now to end war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump indicated that if a deal isn't made quickly, he would place high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on Russia. ABC News’ Karen Travers reports.
1 month ago
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Trump demands Putin ‘make a deal’ now to end war in Ukraine
“Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War!," he said in a social media post.
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Drones attack Russian military industrial hub 600 miles from Ukraine
Russia's air transport agency restricted flights at 3 airports in the region.
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Drones attack Russian military industrial hub 600 miles from Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine exchanged large drone attacks on Sunday night into Monday, with alleged Ukrainian UAVs forcing flight restrictions at three Russian airports.
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After charm offensive, Ukraine braces for Trump's return
President-elect Donald Trump will return to office on Monday having promised a peace deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine, still raging after nearly three years of combat.
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