Trump, Russia and Ukraine

Russia: It's up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties
By Guy Faulconbridge and Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia is willing to work with Donald Trump's incoming administration to improve relations if the U.S. has serious intentions to do so but it is up to Washington to make the first move,
Why Trump’s Promise to End Russia’s War Worries Ukraine
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he’ll quickly negotiate an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. This has got NATO allies wondering if he’ll withdraw US support for the government in Kyiv and force it to accept a permanent Russian occupation of Ukrainian land.
Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to make a compromise regarding ending the war in Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump must make first move to improve ties, says Russia
Russia is willing to work with Donald Trump's incoming administration to improve relations if the US has serious intentions to do so but it is up to Washington to make the first move, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.
Russia Ukraine War: Europe Wants Guarantee Of Long-Term Security Against Russia
A potential ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war is aging closer with Donald Trump returning to the White House and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicating a willingness to cede the Donbas region in exchange for security guarantees.

Russia, Bitcoin and Western sanctions

Russia Rejects Trump Call for Ukraine Truce, But Ready for Talks
Russia rebuffed incoming US President Donald Trump’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, while saying it’s ready to ...
Russia's 'Outrageous' Christmas Day Attack on Ukraine Triggers US Response
"Ukraine was brutally attacked on Christmas Day," said Keith Kellogg, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Ukraine and Russia envoy.
Trump’s Ukraine-Russia envoy slams Kremlin’s Christmas Day attack
President-elect Trump’s choice for special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, slammed the Russian ...
Incoming Trump admin, Congress showdown looms with South Africa over support for Russia, US foes
Senators and analysts tell Fox News Digital the incoming Trump administration could shut down South Africa’s AGOA trade deals if Pretoria doesn’t review its relations with U.S. foes.
Russia, Iran to Sign Strategic Pact on Eve of Donald Trump's Inauguration
The treaty will "formalize the parties' commitment to close defense cooperation," Russia's foreign minister said in late October.
Trump to Russia’s Rescue
Dictatorships seem stable and almost invulnerable, until the day they fall. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime ...
It's up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties, says Russia
Trump's designated Ukraine envoy, retired Lieutenant-General Kellogg, told Fox News on Dec. 18 that both sides were ready for ...
Donald Trump Suggests Wayne Gretzky for Canada PM: What Are His Politics?
President-elect Donald Trump has floated the idea of ice hockey pro Wayne Gretzky running to be the leader of Canada in the ...