As Russia feels the heat in Ukraine, Trump should up the pressure

Russia in meltdown: Empty petrol pumps, battlefield humiliation and warnings of an uprising as net closes in on scrambling Putin... amid warnings he may do the unthinkable

Russia in meltdown: Empty petrol pumps, battlefield humiliation and warnings of an uprising as net closes in on scrambling Putin... amid warnings he may do the unthinkable

Is Putin Misleading Trump?

"Putin is trying to MISINFORM Trump." Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik says Russia has no intention of ending the war and is using false promises to delay stronger US pressure.

How the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska spawned the Kremlin’s myth of the ‘spirit of Anchorage’ — and why it collapsed

Putin’s meeting with Trump in August 2025 gave rise to a new term in the arsenal of Russian diplomacy and propaganda: the “spirit of Anchorage.” The claim was that during the Russian president’s visit to Alaska, Russia and the United States had reached certain agreements on peace in Ukraine — agreements that were directly shaping events on the front and in diplomacy. For a full year, Russian politicians and pro-Kremlin journalists insisted that following the “spirit of Anchorage” was the key to breaking the deadlock in peace talks. After Putin rejected Zelensky’s public peace proposal — and as a fuel crisis triggered by Ukrainian strikes intensified — it became definitively clear that the “spirit of Anchorage” had evaporated. Trump acknowledged as much, and within days so did Putin. Writing exclusively for Meduza, political scientist and researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs Sergejs Potapkins explains how the “spirit of Anchorage” came into being — and why it lasted as long as it did.

Trump says Putin "feels pressure" and "wants to end the war"

US President Donald Trump has said he believes Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin is under pressure and wants to bring Russia's war against Ukraine to an end.

Major panic in Russia over latest oil refinery fire – 'Don't waste any time'

The Omsk plant's targeting marks a significant blow to Putin.

Putin Suffers Fresh Humiliation After Being Forced to Admit Crisis

Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak/Pool via ReutersVladimir Putin admitted that waves of Ukrainian attacks have resulted in Russia facing a “certain shortage” of fuel.The Russian president made the stark admission as Ukraine ramped up its strikes on Moscow’s major oil refineries during the conflict, which is now in its fifth year.“As for strikes against critical infrastructure in general, and energy infrastructure in particular, of course, these attacks on our infrastructure facilities create problems,” Putin said in an interview published by the Kremlin. “That’s obvious.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Russia's historic collapse has begun PHOTO/VIDEO

Vladimir Putin is facing mounting pressure as Ukraine steps up its attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure, with refineries across the country shutting down due to damage and lengthy repair work.

‘Saving Kyiv Regime Is Not Our Plan’: Putin Rejects Ukraine Proposal To Limit Long-Range Strikes

Putin said Russia will press ahead with its goal of capturing four Ukrainian regions, rejecting what he called a Ukrainian proposal to limit long-range strikes as part of a potential de-escalation. He claimed the plan would ease pressure on Kyiv’s forces and insisted Russia would not halt its offensive.

Trump Optimistic on Russia-Ukraine Peace: 'We'll Get It Settled Soon' | Dawn News English

US President Donald Trump says he is optimistic about ending the Russia-Ukraine war, stating, "We'll get it settled soon." His remarks come as diplomatic efforts continue amid ongoing fighting and international calls for a negotiated resolution to the conflict. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #trump #russia #ukraine #peacetalks #ceasefire #nato #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Putin is running out of options

The Russian leader may want to escalate his war — but that is harder than it sounds

Putin says Russia will press on with front-line campaign

President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that Russia will press ahead with its battlefield aim of fully capturing four Ukrainian regions, rejecting what he said was a new proposal by Ukraine to rein in hostilities in the more than four-year-old war. Putin, speaking to a Russian state ‌television interviewer, also said Russia needed to boost its air defense capacity to counter intensified Ukrainian drone attacks aimed mainly at its oil industry. He said Russia was coping well in tackling fuel supply

Putin could escalate Ukraine war after September elections, Czech president warns

Russia could further escalate its war in Ukraine after September’s parliamentary elections, Czech President Petr Pavel warned. Pavel’s warning comes as Ukraine continues to target Russia’s oil and energy infrastructure, in addition to targeting Russian supply lines, which have caused newfound challenges for their forces. “I believe that the window is there for us to []

NATO’s former second-in-command says what the alliance won’t: only Russia’s defeat ends the war

He warned about Russia a decade ago. Now he's inside Ukraine's command—still pushing for the strategy NATO won't write.

Putin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time Sunday that Russia is facing fuel shortages following a wave of Ukrainian attacks deep inside the country. Putin said a task force was working to alleviate the issue, which has grown into a serious crisis as the Kremlin grapples with simmering discontent on a range of issues. Moscow must now also content with the renewed engagement of the United States, with President Donald Trump offering public praise for Kyiv's efforts...

Putin Vows to Continue Russia’s Ukraine Offensive

President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will continue its efforts to fully capture four Ukrainian regions, dismissing Ukraine’s recent proposal to ease hostilities in the ongoing war. In a televised interview, he emphasized the need to enhance Russia’s air defense to respond to increased Ukrainian drone attacks targeting its oil industry. Despite acknowledging fuel shortages [] The post Putin Vows to Continue Russia’s Ukraine Offensive appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Why Russia Has Not Targeted Ukraine’s Presidential Office in Kyiv

Strikes on Bankova Street in Kyiv would benefit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, military blogger Boris Rozhin said trying to explain the absence of attacks on Ukraine's government buildings. Speaking to Sputnik radio, Rozhin said that Kyiv is attempting to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into escalating the conflict. He expressed confidence that Zelensky is dissatisfied with what he described as the gradual attrition of the Ukrainian army on the battlefield, arguing that such a process could eventually lead to a military defeat for Ukraine. Argument That Escalation Serves Kyiv's Interests How can he force Putin to escalate? By putting pressure on the population so that people demand more decisive action from the authorities. It is an excellent way to prolong the war further and eliminate even the slightest chances of any agreements,” the military blogger said.

As State Duma elections near, Putin claims West seeks to politically destabilize Russia

Speaking at a congress of the ruling United Russia party, Putin said the West had failed to defeat Russia on the battlefield and was therefore trying to stir up the political situation and sow internal unrest.

How Ukraine's Crimea strategy is making Putin's war 'futile'

Taken from Ukraine by Russia in 2014, Crimea is now being hit by drones and rockets in a Ukrainian attempt to overwhelm Russian forces. CNN’s chief international security correspondent Nick Paton Walsh explains the strategy. Also, CNN’s Bianna Golodryga speaks with military analyst Michael Kofman about Ukraine’s use of Crimea as a pressure point against Putin, and CNN’s Paula Newton discusses the latest Ukraine news with Ukrainian parliament member Kira Rudik. 0:00 Ukraine's increased strikes in Crimea lead to chaos 2:18 What is Ukraine’s goal in attacking Crimea? 2:57 Military analyst explains how Crimea attacks fit into Ukraine’s larger strategy against Russia 6:10 Ukraine parliament member on NATO summit & Russia’s attempts to fool Trump Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Ukraine #Crimea #News

Pummelled by Ukraine, Russia says US hasn’t delivered on Trump-Putin ‘understandings’

Russia has accused the US of failing to deliver on “understandings” reached between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at a summit in Alaska last August, a shift that suggests growing frustration in Moscow. In the space of three days, three senior Russian officials have said, without providing specifics, that Washington has not followed through. Their comments follow an intensification of Ukraine’s drone strikes deep inside Russia – including two attacks last week on a Moscow oil...

Zelenskyy unveils new Ukrainian special command for long-range strikes on Russia | DW News

Ukraine says its long-range attacks are increasing pressure on Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a new special military command dedicated to strikes deep within Russian territory as Kyiv seeks to weaken Russia's war capabilities. #dwnews #russianterritory #ukraine #longrangeattacks For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

[Photo] The President addressed the fuel situation It is patently obvious that our adversary i [...]

The President addressed the fuel situation It is patently obvious that our adversary is seeking to harm our economy, but most importantly, they are striving to elicit anxiety in our society. We understand that this is impossible: Russia's energy system has a very high margin of safety. In fact, it is one of the highest in the world.

Russians are growing anxious and angry

The war has come home and is everyone’s problem

US president demands higher Nato defence budget

Russia's war on Ukraine has cost hundreds of thousands of lives, but as the conflict unfolds, both the Russian and US presidents have been placing pressure on Nato. Putin's war of choice has highlighted vulnerabilities within the alliance, while Trump keeps telling Europe to step up to the plate. Jon Brain reports.

‘It is a crisis’: Putin taking rare heat at home for Ukraine quagmire

Russian President Vladimir Putin is coming under rare public criticism at home, a significant signal of how the pressures from the more than four-year war in Ukraine are hurting the country. Fuel shortages and rising inflation, high-profile attacks against Russian energy infrastructure and cities, and mounting military casualties are prompting prominent figures to start pinning []...Click to read more

Trump calls Ukraine's strikes on Russia an escalation that could help end the war

US President Donald Trump has described Ukraine's intensified strikes on Russian territory as an "escalation," though he believes they may help push Russia towards ending the war. Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have triggered a fuel crisis now being addressed at the highest levels in Moscow. Trump has also announced the transfer of Patriot missile technology to Kyiv, alongside a NATO assistance package worth €140 billion. Russia says Western involvement will only prolong the conflict, as drone and missile strikes from both sides continue. Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova reports from Moscow, Russia. #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #DonaldTrump #TrumpUkrainePolicy #UkraineStrikes #RussianOilRefineries #RussiaFuelCrisis #PatriotMissiles #NATOUkraineSupport #EUUkraineAid #Moscow #Kyiv #UkraineConflict #RussiaWar #AlJazeeraEnglish

JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine with ballistic missiles.

JUST IN: Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine with ballistic missiles.@BRICSNews

Russia is in the midst of a major fuel crisis

Russia is in the midst of a major fuel crisis

‘It is a crisis’: Putin under increasing pressure from Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin is coming under rare public criticism at home, a significant signal of how the pressures from the more than four-year war in Ukraine are hurting the country. Fuel shortages and rising inflation, high-profile attacks against Russian energy infrastructure and cities, and mounting military casualties are prompting prominent figures to start pinning the blame...

Russia says US hasn’t followed through on Trump-Putin ‘understandings

LONDON – Russia has accused the United States of failing to deliver on “understandings” reached between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at a summit in Alaska last August, a shift that suggests growing frustration in Moscow. In the space of three days, three ‌senior Russian officials have said, without providing specifics, that Washington has []

Europe’s third major heat wave raises grid and water risks

The latest spell of hot weather is being driven by a high-pressure heat dome, similar to the one that shattered records across much of the continent last month.

Putin & Zelenskyy hold separate calls with Trump

A Ukrainian strike on Russian-occupied Crimea claimed one life and injured two others early Sunday. This comes as both Ukrainian and Russian presidents held separate calls with US President Donald Trump, discussing potential peace initiatives. Kyiv aims to isolate the peninsula, while Moscow insists on diplomatic solutions respecting its core interests. Trump's envoys are reportedly involved in mediation efforts.