#Vladimir Putin

Trump Comments on Witkoff Calling Putin a Humanist After Hubbard's Release

Politics 10/22/2026, 10:14

US President Donald Trump commented on his envoy Steve Witkoff calling Putin a humanist after the release of American Stephen Hubbard. The diplomat's words drew sharp criticism in Congress, though the White House defended him.

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"Putin Has Something on Trump": Clinton Links Moscow's Concessions to Kompromat and Epstein Files

Politics 10/22/2026, 01:34

In the High Stakes podcast, Hillary Clinton suggested that Trump's concessions to Moscow are linked to Putin's kompromat, citing resistance to releasing the Epstein files as evidence.

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Vance Backs Witkoff for Calling Putin a 'Humanist' After American Hostage's Release

Politics 10/21/2026, 20:17

US Vice President JD Vance supported Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's remarks calling Vladimir Putin a 'humanist' following the release of American hostage Stephen Hubbard.

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Putin Releases American Hubbard at Trump's Request: 74-Year-Old US Citizen Preparing to Fly Out of Pulkovo

Politics 10/21/2026, 12:48

According to Russian media, Putin released 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard at Trump's request. Hubbard, who served nearly seven years on mercenary charges, is at Pulkovo and preparing to fly to the US.

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Witkoff brings ceasefire documents to Putin: what was discussed in St. Petersburg

Politics 10/21/2026, 12:46

Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff handed over peace resolution documents at a meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg and announced prerequisites for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Kushner will join the conversation online.

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Witkoff Returns to Oslo: Norway Awaits Details of His Conversation with Putin

Politics 10/21/2026, 11:53

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, following talks in Oslo and a meeting with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, is heading back to the Norwegian capital to await details of the talk with the Kremlin.

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Rubio Confirms Talks on Trump, Putin, and Xi Jinping Summit and Warns of Escalation Risks

Politics 10/19/2026, 12:18

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed in Samarkand that talks were held regarding a summit between Trump, Putin, and Xi Jinping, but no final decision has been made. According to WSJ, Trump did not agree to the meeting. Rubio warned of the risks of war escalation.

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Putin Claims Capture of 6,500 sq km of Ukraine, but ISW Estimates Real Russian Gains Are 45 Times Lower

Politics 10/17/2026, 16:15

On October 16, Putin claimed the capture of 6,500 sq km and 310 settlements since the beginning of 2026, but ISW estimates Russia's real gains at 100 sq km and 69 settlements — 45 times less — and records net losses since September.

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Pope Leo XIV Speaks with Putin from Hospital About Truce to Help Residents of Oleshky

Politics 10/17/2026, 10:11

On October 16, Pope Leo XIV from Rome's Gemelli Hospital spoke with Vladimir Putin, calling for a truce to help the residents of Oleshky. The Kremlin confirmed Russia's agreement to cooperate with the Vatican.

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Trump Claims He Knows 'Details' on Causes of War in Ukraine and Vows to Reveal Them

Politics 10/17/2026, 06:18

Donald Trump stated he knows 'details' about the causes of the war in Ukraine and promised to make them public, while citing monthly casualties in the tens of thousands and emphasizing his desire to end the conflict.

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Pope Leo XIV and Vladimir Putin Hold Phone Call: Pontiff Urges Truce in Oleshky

Politics 10/16/2026, 19:10

Pope Leo XIV and Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation during which the pontiff expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Oleshky and called for a truce to deliver aid and evacuate civilians.

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Trump Prepares Reward for Kremlin Over Truce, Sparking Alarm in Kyiv

Politics 10/15/2026, 17:48

US President Donald Trump plans to offer economic and political preferences to the Kremlin for observing a truce with Ukraine, drawing sharp criticism in Kyiv and Brussels.

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Trump Explains Why He Does Not Call Putin a Dictator

Politics 10/15/2026, 11:43

US President Donald Trump explained his refusal to call Putin a dictator by the need to make deals and blamed Biden's mockery for provoking the war.

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Trump and Putin's diesel deal is very risky, says Italian Prime Minister

Politics 10/14/2026, 21:35

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the US-Russia diesel deal highly risky, stating it funds the war and weakens sanctions against Moscow.

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US Will Force Zelensky and Putin to Conclude Peace Agreement, - Trump

Politics 10/13/2026, 00:47

US President Donald Trump stated his intention to force the leaders of Ukraine and Russia to conclude a peace agreement, accusing Kyiv of reluctance.

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"Trump is becoming an instrument of Putin's policy": the danger of the US-Russia diesel agreement

Politics 10/12/2026, 17:19

Trump's decision to pursue a diesel agreement with Moscow to lower US prices poses threats to Ukraine, using the fuel issue as a Kremlin pressure tool.

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Some Republicans Challenge Trump Over Deal with Putin

Politics 10/11/2026, 18:39

Donald Trump's decision to agree with Moscow on diesel supplies has drawn fierce criticism from congressional Republicans over war financing.

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Trump Again Rebukes Zelensky for "Unwillingness to Negotiate" and Praises Putin

Politics 10/11/2026, 07:31

US President Donald Trump blamed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the lack of peace with Russia, claiming Ukraine missed a chance to negotiate earlier, and praised the Kremlin's stance.

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