The Russian president didn’t directly respond to President Trump’s ultimatum that Moscow halt its offensive by the end of next week or face financial penalties.
Category: 2. RussianAggression
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Putin Blames Frustration Over Ukraine Talks on ‘Inflated Expectations’
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Kyiv Mourns Dozens Killed In Russian Attack On Ukraine
A day of mourning was held in Kyiv on August 1 following one of the deadliest Russian attacks on the capital. The strike left at least 31 dead, including 5 children, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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As Trump’s Deadline For A Ukraine Peace Deal Draws Close, Here’s What To Watch
Not long after he gave Russia 10 days to stop the war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump said unequivocally on July 31 that the United States will “put sanctions” on Moscow over its lack of movement toward a cease-fire or peace deal with Kyiv.
At the same time, he said it was unclear…
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Fleeing Domestic Violence, and the Russian Advance
“I wanted something decent,” said a woman at a shelter near Ukraine’s border with Russia. “But this is how it turned out.”
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Trump Sharpens Sanctions Threat on Russia, While Admitting It May Not Work
“We’re going to put sanctions,” the president said, even before a deadline he had given Russia this week to engage in cease-fire negotiations had passed.
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Trump Calls Russia’s Action ‘Disgusting,’ Vows New Sanctions After Latest Deadly Assault On Kyiv
US President Donald Trump again displayed anger with Russia following its latest deadly attack on Kyiv — a strike that killed 16 people and injured dozens — calling the action “disgusting” and vowing to slap new sanctions on Moscow.
“Russia, I think it’s disgusting what they’re…
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A Putin Ally, Russia’s War Machine, And Luxury Villas In Dubai
Private beachfronts, million-dollar bathtubs, evenings of wine, whiskey, cigars, and karaoke – or performances by Russian pop stars whose fame stretches back to the 1990s.
Those are some of the trappings of an “ultraluxe” villa complex in Dubai where Sergei Chemezov – the…
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Bipartisan Pair of Senators Seeks $54.6 Billion in New Aid for Ukraine
The measure faces long odds given past Republican opposition to sending additional assistance to Kyiv, but it comes as President Trump has signaled a new openness to finding ways to back the nation.
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