Putin, Vladimir V

Putin Dismisses Trump’s Sanctions Threat and Repeats His Stolen Election Claim

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Russia’s president flattered his American counterpart as “smart” and “pragmatic,” and repeated Mr. Trump’s baseless claim that the 2020 election was stolen.

Zelensky Could Face Tough Re-election Prospects, Polls Show

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The high popularity that the Ukrainian president had in the early days of the Russian invasion, with an approval rating of about 90 percent, has dipped badly.

Trump Vowed to End the Ukraine War Before Taking Office. The War Rages On.

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Donald J. Trump’s promise to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, “before I even become president,” proved to be hyperbole.

What Trump Could Do on Ukraine, Iran, China and Crises Around the Globe

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President-elect Donald J. Trump has made big promises on Ukraine, Iran, China and crises around the globe. But he will have to make difficult choices.

Rubio Is in Spotlight on Second Big Day of Cabinet Hearings

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Senator Marco Rubio, who is nominated for secretary of state, has a long history of personal and policy differences with President-elect Donald Trump.

Biden Aides Warned Putin as Russia’s Shadow War Threatened Air Disaster

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The White House scrambled to get a message to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last year after U.S. intelligence agencies said a Russian military unit was preparing to send explosive packages on cargo planes.