Trump team meets top Putin envoy for three days in Miami — drafts secret Ukraine peace deal, Axios says
Kyiv remains sidelined, while Russian official Kirill Dmitriev said Trump’s envoy was receptive to Moscow’s position.
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Trump says Putin should focus on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, dismisses Burevestnik missile test
The US has "a nuclear submarine right off their [Russian] shore."
Russian envoy returns to Washington for more talks after Trump sanctions Moscow – CNN
Dmitriev's second Washington visit since the 2022 invasion comes as Chinese and Indian refineries slash Russian oil purchases under the new US restrictions.
Senate Republicans stall Russian sanctions bill — no vote until after possible Trump-Putin Budapest meeting
Republican leaders pulled back the bill despite previous urgency, citing hopes for a “fruitful” Putin meeting.
CNN: Rubio’s expected meeting with Lavrov delayed, casting shadow over Trump–Putin Budapest summit plans
Despite Trump’s calls for a fast-tracked peace process, high-level diplomatic talks between Washington and Moscow have stalled, CNN sources said.
Le Monde: Obama held back on Ukraine, Biden hesitated, now Trump embraces Putin
As Trump aligns with Moscow, European capitals brace for a new era of geopolitical uncertainty and strategic detachment.
Ex-ambassador who quit over Trump’s Ukraine stance to run for US Congress seat
Bridget Brink steps into Michigan’s political arena after decades in diplomacy.
Trump quietly scraps internal Russia pressure task force, Reuters sources say
Participants say momentum faded in May as Trump signaled disinterest in more aggressive policies.
Trump again blames both Ukraine and Russia for failing to reach a peace deal
He lamented Russia's missile strikes, called the war a “blood bath,” and again switched to blaming Biden.
Trump reveals date and agenda for next Putin call
The US President confirmed he will speak directly with Russian President on 18 March, focusing on efforts to secure a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that Kyiv has already accepted.
Rubio, Lavrov discuss working towards restoring US-Russia communication
The US State Secretary had a phone call with the Russian FM to inform him on the US operation against the Houthis and "continue working towards restoring" US-Russia communication.
Zelenskyy holds firm on not giving up territory, while Trump’s advisor pushes concessions
The Ukrainian president highlighted that there is still "a long way to go" to end the war, creating tension with the Trump administration's push for a quicker resolution.