Trump Urges Russia to ‘STOP!’ After Deadly Attack on Ukraine’s Capital

President Trump also sought to divert blame should negotiations fall apart, a sign that he is perhaps more pessimistic about a deal than he was when he took office in January.

Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia

The U.S. proposal would freeze territory along the current front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which Ukraine has rejected.

How the G.O.P. Fell in Love With Putin’s Russia

What explains the Trump administration’s radical reversal toward Moscow?

Hegseth Attends Ukraine Defense Group Only Virtually

Pete Hegseth’s predecessor as defense secretary, Lloyd J. Austin III, started the roughly 50-nation group to support Kyiv after Russia invaded in 2022, but he has given up leadership.

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steps Down Amid Strained Ties Under Trump

The departure may complicate the already delicate relationship between Washington and Kyiv, which has been stressed by President Trump’s efforts to end the war.

Rubio Warns Russia that U.S. Patience on Ukraine War Is Running Out

Whether the Kremlin is serious about peace talks to end the Ukraine war will become clear soon, the secretary of state said.

Criticizing Putin, Trump Threatens Russia With Secondary Tariffs

President Trump said he could impose tariffs on nations that buy oil from Russia if it thwarts negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine. He suggested the same step was possible for Iran.