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Trump Tells Russia to ‘Get Moving’ on Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Axios reported earlier that Trump might “move forward” with new Russia sanctions if it does not agree to a ceasefire by the end of April.

Trump Criticizes Ongoing Bombing in Ukraine Amid Ceasefire Talks

“I’m not happy about what’s going on” in Ukraine, Trump told reporters, saying that “they’re bombing like crazy right now.”

Russian Market Slides Amid Global Panic Over Trump’s Tariffs

Among the biggest losers on Monday was En+ Group, the parent company of aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska’s Rusal, which fell 9.76%.

Russian Markets Reel From Trump Tariffs, Oil Price Collapse

The Moscow Exchange was down 8.5% at the end of trading on Friday — its worst week in more than two years.

Trump Doesn’t Want ‘Endless’ Talks With Russia, Rubio Says

“We will know soon enough — in a matter of weeks, not months — whether Russia is serious about peace or not,” Rubio said in Brussels.

White House Officials Advise Trump Against Calling Putin Until Ukraine Ceasefire Reached – NBC

But U.S. officials told NBC that Trump could “suddenly” decide to call Putin despite advice that such a conversation would be premature.

Will Russia Come Out a Winner in Trump’s Trade Wars?

U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs notably do not include Russia or its neighbor Belarus.

No Putin-Trump Meeting Planned in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin Says

Trump said Monday that he might visit Saudi Arabia as early as next month, fueling speculation about a potential meet-up with Putin.

Putin ‘Remains Open’ to Speaking With Trump, Top Spokesman Says

Trump criticized both Putin and Zelensky in a recent interview with NBC, saying he was “very angry” with the Russian leader.

Trump Says ‘Very Angry’ With Putin Over Ukraine

The U.S. president threatened to impose "secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia" if the Kremlin refused to back a peace deal in Ukraine.

Kremlin Says ‘Difficult Negotiations’ Ahead on Ukraine

The Kremlin said Sunday there were many outstanding “questions” and “nuances” on how a potential ceasefire might be implemented.

Europe Says U.S. Scaled Back Russian Sanctions Evasion Enforcement – Bloomberg

European officials told Bloomberg that the U.S. was “mostly unresponsive” in one working group and that it had “gone quiet” in another.

Trump Offers to Take Control of Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants in Ceasefire Deal

“If the United States owned them, that would offer the best protection for this infrastructure and support Ukraine’s energy needs,” the White House...

Putin Pressures Trump to Recognize Annexed Ukrainian Territories – Kommersant

Sources told the newspaper that Russia would "not lay claim to Odesa and other Ukrainian territories" if the U.S. recognizes annexed regions.

Russia Agrees to Halt Attacks on Energy Infrastructure, But Broader Ceasefire Talks Stall

Vladimir Putin insisted that any peace deal must include a "complete end" of Western military and intelligence support for Kyiv.

‘Today We Celebrate’: Kremlin and Russian Propaganda Rejoice as Trump Guts RFE/RL, VOA

"A dog’s death for a dog,” one former Kremlin official told The Moscow Times.

Putin Seeks to Prolong Ukraine Peace Talks to His Advantage, Experts Say

Experts agreed that a delay in any agreement would be helpful to Putin, who is set to benefit from further territorial gains.

U.S. Hints at Ukraine Concessions Ahead of Trump-Putin Call

Mike Waltz suggested Ukraine would have to both cede territory to the Russians and give up aspirations to NATO membership in the foreseeable future.

Trump Claims ‘Very Good Chance’ to End Ukraine War After Putin-Witkoff Meeting

“There is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end,” the U.S. president wrote on Truth Social.

Putin-Trump Meeting Dates to Be Discussed After U.S. Envoy Briefs White House on Ukraine Talks, Kremlin Says

“Both sides understand that this conversation is necessary,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday.

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