Donald Trump gets Zelensky and Putin mixed up AGAIN in mortifying gaffe

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump gets Zelensky and Putin mixed up again in baffling Nato conference with Kyiv leader

US leader said he is meeting the Russian leader later today

Worries for Trump surge as he calls Zelensky 'president Putin' in gaffe-filled meeting

President Trump made an embarrassing gaffe when he appeared to mistake Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for Russian President Vladimir Putin and even doubled down

Mike Johnson “Obsessing Over Losing House,” Says Raskin

Alt: Jamie Raskin Blasts Mike Johnson for “Taking Care of All MAGA Violators” U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) blasted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for warning Republicans that if the party loses the midterms, Democrats “will turn every committee of Congress into an investigative body, and they’ll go after the president’s family, the cabinet, his []

The Putin escalation risk

The Putin escalation risk

Zelenskyy comes through meeting with Trump unscathed and with a promise of new missiles

Trump said Russian president Vladimir Putin was “a difficult character” and that Zelenskyy was also “a difficult character”.

Trump Holds Calls with Putin, Zelensky

President Donald Trump held separate calls with Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday. Trump pledged to bring the war in Ukraine to an end, but has not made progress on bringing Zelensky and Putin to the table. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov stated Putin initiated the call to Trump to congratulate the American President []

Befuddled Trump says US fired missiles at ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ in latest gaffe

President Donald Trump was live on air with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky when he made the embarrassing slip, moments before referring to the Ukrainian leader as President Putin

Mistakes Zelensky for Putin?

Mistakes Zelensky for Putin? (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Trump Claims 'Islamic Republic of Japan' Shot at Carrier in Jaw-Dropping Gaffe...The Don Publicly Spirals...

Carlson’s split with Republicans to deepen rifts in US right, Chinese think tank says

High-profile conservative commentator Tucker Carlson’s split with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party will jeopardise the party’s prospects in the US midterm elections and intensify the quarrel over its identity and direction, according to an official Chinese think tank. The former Fox News host has repeatedly expressed his dissatisfaction with the current administration, in particular its decision to go to war with Iran. In an interview with the Columbia Journalism Review published...

Whose Dream

I know the answer is because he's a Kennedy, duh but can we have some journalist reflection about why this guy got so much coverage.Schlossberg’s Defeat Dampens Dream of a Renewed CamelotLol:And in an age in which Democrats have often played catch-up with Republicans online, Mr. Schlossberg had a vibrant social media presence, presenting an oddball and decidedly opinionated persona that drew attention whenever he posted.He came in 3rd with 11!Having the name Kennedy should not guarantee you national media coverage if you run for office!

US senator Lindsey Graham dies aged 71

The senator had recently been in Ukraine to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Putin’s ‘Explosive’ New Humiliation Is Leaked

Anastasia Barashkova/Pool via ReutersVladimir Putin could face a humiliating new setback as his war risks creating a banking crisis in Russia, according to a new report. The bloodthirsty Kremlin dictator launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. The “special military operation,” as he called it, has become a protracted war with stubborn Ukraine not bowing to Russia’s imperial ambitions. This protraction, of course, costs money—meaning Putin has created a bubble that could soon burst, a European state intelligence report seen ​by Reuters has warned. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Trump’s contempt for Ukraine has given it an advantage over Putin

The US President's biases and laziness when it comes to Moscow and Kyiv have led to him fundamentally misunderstanding the conflict's changing nature

Putin, Trump discuss Ukraine in call ahead of NATO summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey in a phone call Saturday, while Trump also spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart. Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th ...

Trump renews war on Iran while seeking end to Russia-Ukraine conflict

Speaking at a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia-Ukraine conflic...

Trump claims Zelensky, Putin 'want to make a deal' after speaking to both leaders

I had a very good talk with President Putin... We had a long talk yesterday. It lasted a long time. And I also spoke with President Zelensky right after that. I think they both want to make a deal. It's too bad it took so long. But I think there's something, Trump said.

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

NATO forced to scramble fighter jets as Russia launches horror attack and kills 11

Ukraine's Zelensky had warned Putin and Russia wanted to bring more evil hours before the savage attack.

Ian Bremmer on BizNews: Why a frustrated Putin is the world's next big risk

Ian Bremmer on BizNews: Why a frustrated Putin is the world's next big risk

Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal Closer Than It Appears After Calls With Putin and Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump said after separate telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he believes something has to happen in efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. He made the remarks during a joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Trump Expresses Optimism After Talks With Putin and Zelensky Peace in Ukraine may appear unlikely, but it is often at moments like these that conflicts are resolved, Trump said during his meeting with Erdoğan. It doesn't seem likely now, but sometimes with war... when it's least likely that's when it happens. I had a very good talk with President Putin... I would say as a combination, a lot of times I'd do well with Putin, And Zelenskyy would be a problem or vice versa. ... They both want to get it settled now. That's all I do in my life is deals. I know deals, the U.S. president said.

How Putin Will Fall – Part II: Chronicle of a Coming Coup

Vladimir Putin’s grip is eroding as Russia’s own security elites turn against him. Kremlin propagandist Colonel Khodarenok’s blunt TV critique signals the General Staff aligning with Chekist factions to remove a leader they see as cowardly and disastrous. Russia’s “vastness” has become a military liability.

‘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...

NATO member Poland warns of ‘critical months’ ahead as Russia threat grows | DW News

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the coming months could be "critical", as Warsaw prepares for what he calls "various scenarios" involving Russia. The US has reportedly warned Poland about a possible Russian plot, while the Baltic states have long voiced concerns about the threat from Moscow. So is Vladimir Putin looking to widen the confrontation beyond Ukraine? We put that to European foreign policy analyst Kirill Shamiev. 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 #dwnews #Poland #russia #nato

Press review: Trump-Putin call as Russian troops advance while US-Russia OPCW talks fail

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 6th

Trump to Meet With Ukraine’s Zelenskyy at NATO Summit in Turkey

As President Donald Trump confronts Iran war tensions at the NATO summit in Turkey, he is also set to meet with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who is expected to press for more sanctions on Russia and speedier access to American defense systems. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.

Putin and Zelensky speak to Trump ahead of NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey

US President Donald Trump spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky late Saturday to discuss the conflict in Ukraine ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara on July 7 and 8. Negotiations remain at an impasse, with Moscow demanding the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Ukraine’s Donetsk region – a demand Kyiv completely []

Have Trump and Zelenskyy turned a diplomatic corner?

Have Trump and Zelenskyy turned a diplomatic corner?

Zelenskyy Jokes Moscow Trip ‘Dangerous’ Due to Ukrainian Drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy jokes that a trip to Moscow would be “dangerous” because of Ukrainian drones in the air after US President Donald Trump asked whether he would travel to the Russian capital to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, drawing laughter from the room. #Ukraine #Russia #Zelenskyy

Trump meets with Zelensky at NATO summit

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit in Turkey. Ahead of the summit, Zelensky used recent Russian attacks on Kyiv to renew his plea for allies to supply Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Zelensky #News

Zelenskyy and Putin hold Fourth of July phone calls with Trump

Yuri Ushakov, a Russian presidential aide, said Putin and Trump discussed the issue of the Ukrainian settlement in a phone call that lasted an hour and twenty-five minutes.

Ahead of NATO summit, Trump says a resolution to Ukraine war is ‘getting closer’

Trump made his remarks after speaking at the weekend with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇷🇺 President Trump offers to help President Putin reach a deal with Ukraine.

JUST IN: President Trump offers to help President Putin reach a deal with Ukraine.@BRICSNews

Norway coach says red-card controversy 'about FIFA,' not Trump

Norway's soccer coach Stale Solbakken said the controversy over U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban suspension is not "about Donald Trump" but rather "about FIFA," after Trump called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the decision. #norway #belgium #trump #fifaworldcup #redcard 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

‘An escalation to end war’: Trump backs Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia

US President Donald Trump calls Ukraine’s intensified strikes deep inside Russia an “escalation”. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims Russia’s difficulty in defending its airspace could now help negotiate an end to the war. “It’s an escalation. But it’s an escalation that could help lead to an end,” Mr Trump said.

Zelenskyy warns of fresh massive Russian strike, urges allies to speed up air defence support

Intelligence once again indicates that the Russians are preparing a new massive strike. This is typical of Putin: right after America's Independence Day and before the NATO Summit in Ankara. Russia wants to bring more evil and kill people, Zelenskyy said.

Zelenskyy Cabinet shake-up puts Kyiv’s winter resilience in focus

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's move to overhaul his government is the latest sign of the Ukrainian president's determination to spare his nation a repeat of last winter's hardships.