Contents tagged with trump

  • Medvedev warns US over potential nuclear weapons delivery to Ukraine

    In a stark escalation of rhetoric, former Russian President and current Security Council member Dmitry Medvedev has issued a sharply-worded threat towards the United States over discussions of transferring nuclear weapons to Ukraine.

    Medvedev criticized US President Joe Biden, calling him out in response to reports about potential nuclear armament in Ukraine. He warned that Russia would regard such US political maneuvers as preparation for a "conflict" with the Russian Federation.

    The …

  • Europe considers troop deployment to Ukraine amid fears of Trump's return to power

    Europe has reopened discussions regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine. According to a source, London and Paris are engaged in talks focusing on defense cooperation, with a specific emphasis on Ukraine. Both the UK and France are considering leading a foreign military contingent in Ukraine, driven by concerns over the implications of Donald Trump winning the upcoming US presidential election, reports the French newspaper Le Monde.

    Currently, discussions on the deployment of Western …

  • Congressman McCaul warns U.S. against complacency amid Russia-Ukraine war

    Republican Congressman Michael McCaul stressed that the United States cannot afford to let Russia win the ongoing war in Ukraone. The outcome of this conflict, according to McCaul, who leads the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will invariably shape future events in Europe and around the world. 

    Speaking during a panel discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington, McCaul emphasized that China's eyes are keenly fixated on Moscow's maneuvers.

    A perceived weakness in Washington could …

  • Kyiv: Ukraine rejects any peace initiative crafted without its involvement

    Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha‎ emphasized , during a national news broadcast, that Kyiv will not accept any "peace plan" that has been developed without the inclusion of Ukraine.

    The Minister stressed the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” as central to achieving a just peace for Ukraine.

    "We will never accept any initiative crafted without Ukraine," Sybiha declared. He highlighted that Ukraine would not compromise on its territorial integrity and sovereignty. He …

  • Kremlin denies reports of Trump-Putin phone call

    Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday debunked denied suggesting a phone call took place between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. "There was no conversation," Peskov emphatically stated to journalists, pointing to the incident as an example of "the quality of information sometimes circulated even by reputable media outlets. This is entirely false. It's pure fiction, plain misinformation," he stressed.

    Earlier, The Washington Post had cited unnamed …

  • Lukashenko proposes Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Trump, citing potential role in Russia-Ukraine peace

    Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has floated the idea of awarding Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, raising eyebrows on the international stage. Back in 2020, former U.S. President Donald Trump was nominated for the Nobel Prize for his efforts to mediate conflicts involving Israel and Palestinian territories, North and South Korea, and India and Pakistan. Lukashenko recently expressed that if Trump were to put forth effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war, he could become a worthy …

  • Kremlin: Putin open to talks with Trump, no plans to engage with outgoing President Biden

    Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to communicate with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden. However, potential conversations between Putin and former President Donald Trump could take place before the inauguration of the U.S. President-elect, as stated by Peskov during a briefing on Thursday, November 7th.

    “There’s a possibility. Trump himself mentioned he would call Putin before the inauguration. Those are his words,” Peskov noted. …

  • Ex-Ukrainian FM questions Trump's ability to translate rhetoric into action against Russia

    In an era where strong political posturing is key, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba sheds light on whether ex-President Donald Trump could back up his fiery rhetoric with action against Russia. Trump, known for his bold statements to both domestic and international audiences, once threatened to "hit the center of damn Moscow" should Russian President Vladimir Putin invade Ukraine. However, Kuleba suggests this might be more bark than bite, warning Ukrainians to brace for " …

  • Former U.S. Envoy Kurt Volker: Trump would seek to prevent Ukraine's defeat if elected

    In a statement at the 10th annual Kyiv Security Forum for Youth organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Foundation "Open Ukraine," former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker opined that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump would strive to avoid Ukraine's defeat in its ongoing war with Russia, should he be elected to office.

    "When it comes to Trump, there are individuals around him who firmly support Ukraine, and certainly, there are those who do not. But I believe their …

  • Putin denies recalling Trump's alleged threats over Ukraine invasion

    Russian president Vladimir Putin claims not to remember any threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump, asserting that such threats would only serve to motivate Russia. Speaking at a press conference following the BRICS summit in Kazan, Putin remarked on Thursday, October 24, that he "doesn't recall" conversations with Trump—now a Republican presidential candidate—during which Trump allegedly threatened to strike Moscow in response to a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This report comes …