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Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Putin 'very strongly' vowed to respond to Ukraine's attack on Russian airfields, Trump says
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin told him 'very strongly' in a phone call Wednesday that he will respond to Ukraine's weekend drone attack on Russian airfields as the deadlock over the war drags on. Trump said in a social media post that his lengthy call with Putin 'was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace.' It's the first time Trump has weighed in on Ukraine's daring attack inside Russia. The U.S. did not have advance notice of the operation, according to the White House, a point Trump emphasized during the call with Putin, according to Putin's foreign affairs adviser. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The call comes as the U.S. leads a diplomatic push to broker a peace deal following nearly 3 1/2 years of war. Trump, in his post, did not say how he reacted to Putin's promise to respond to Ukraine's attack, but it showed none of the frustration that Trump has expressed with his Russian counterpart in recent weeks over his prolonging of the war. Yuri Ushakov, Putin's foreign affairs adviser, said at a briefing that the two leaders characterized the call as 'positive and quite productive.' 'I believe it was useful for Trump to hear our assessments of what happened,' Ushakov said, noting that the discussion of the attacks was one of the key topics. Zelenskyy responds to Trump-Putin call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media: 'Many have spoken with Russia at various levels. But none of these talks have brought a reliable peace, or even stopped the war. Unfortunately, Putin feels impunity.' The Ukrainian leader urged more pressure on Russia and said that Putin's planned response 'means, that with every new strike, with every delay of diplomacy, Russia is giving the finger to the entire world — to all those who still hesitate to increase pressure on it.' The sentiment was echoed by top Zelenskyy adviser Andrii Yermak, who said at a briefing in Washington that Russia understands strength and doesn't have the political will to end the war. But that 'does not mean Ukraine closed the door to continue the negotiations,' said Yermak, who was part of a Ukrainian delegation that met with lawmakers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff and other officials in the U.S. this week. Trump has repeatedly promised to end the war quickly but lost patience in recent weeks, publicly pleading with Putin to stop fighting and even saying the Russian leader 'has gone absolutely CRAZY.' Trump, however, has not committed to backing a bipartisan push to further sanction Russia. The call was Trump's first known talk with Putin since May 19. They also discussed, according to Trump and Ushakov, Iran's nuclear program and the possibility of Russia engaging in talks with Tehran. It was not clear if Trump also planned to speak with Zelenskyy. The White House did not respond to a message Wednesday afternoon. Zelenskyy and Putin weigh in on the state of talks The Ukrainian leader earlier Wednesday dismissed Russia's conditions for a ceasefire as 'an ultimatum' and renewed his call for direct talks with Putin to break the stalemate. Putin, however, showed no willingness to meet with Zelenskyy, expressing anger Wednesday about what he said were Ukraine's recent 'terrorist acts' on Russian rail lines in the Kursk and Bryansk regions on the countries' border. 'How can any such (summit) meetings be conducted in such circumstances? What shall we talk about?' Putin asked in a video call with top Russian officials. Putin accused Ukraine of seeking a truce only to replenish its stockpiles of Western arms, recruit more soldiers and prepare new attacks. He also spoke Wednesday to Pope Leo XIV, who has promised to make ' every effort ' to help end the war. Leo urged Putin to make a gesture that would promote peace and stressed the importance of dialogue, the Vatican said. Russia and Ukraine had exchanged memos setting out their conditions for a ceasefire for discussion Monday in Istanbul, the second direct meeting in just over two weeks. Russia and Ukraine have established red lines that make a quick deal unlikely. The Kremlin's proposal contained a list of demands that Kyiv and its Western allies see as nonstarters. The second round of talks lasted just over an hour and made no progress on ending the war, with the sides agreeing only to swap thousands of their dead and seriously wounded troops. Also, a new prisoner exchange with Russia could take place over the weekend, Zelenskyy said. He described the latest negotiations as 'a political performance' and 'artificial diplomacy' designed to stall for time, delay sanctions and convince the United States that Russia is engaged in dialogue. Military strikes continue during diplomacy In tandem with the talks, both sides have kept up military actions along the roughly 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line. Ukraine's Security Service gave more details Wednesday about its spectacular weekend drone strike on Russian air bases, which it claimed destroyed or damaged 41 aircraft, including strategic bombers. It released more footage showing drones swooping under and over parked aircraft and featuring some planes burning. It claimed the planes struck included A-50, Tu-95, Tu-22, Tu-160, An-12, and Il-78 aircraft. It said the drones had highly automated capabilities, partly piloted by an operator and partly by artificial intelligence that flew the devices along a planned route in case the signal was lost. The drones were not fully autonomous and a 'human is still choosing what target to hit,' said Caitlin Lee, a drone warfare expert at RAND, a think thank. Ukraine's security agency said it also set off an explosion Tuesday on the seabed beneath the Kerch Bridge, a vital transport link between Russia and illegally annexed Crimea, claiming it caused damage to the structure. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said there was no damage. Russia's Defense Ministry said Wednesday that its troops have taken control of another village in Ukraine's northern Sumy region, on the border with Russia. Putin announced on May 22 that Russian troops aim to create a buffer zone that might help prevent Ukrainian cross-border attacks. Since then, Russia claims it has taken control of nine Sumy villages. ___ AP writers Illia Novikov in Kyiv, Chris Megerian and Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington, Emma Burrows in London, Nicole Winfield in Rome, Katie Marie Davies in Manchester, England, contributed reporting. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
First Post
6 days ago
- General
- First Post
Russia's ex-President Warns Trump of World War III Vantage with Palki Sharma
Russia's ex-President Warns Trump of World War III | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Russia's ex-President Warns Trump of World War III | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Russia's former president Dmitry Medvedev has warned Donald Trump of World War III amid the US president's public spat with Putin. On Tuesday, Trump had doubled down on his criticism against Putin, saying he was "playing with fire". Is the Trump-Putin bromance over? How did Trump's push for peace descend into warnings of a world war? Palki Sharma tells you. See More
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zelenskyy ready to meet with Trump and Putin in any format
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is ready for a meeting at the level of leaders of Ukraine, Russia and the United States. Source: European Pravda, citing Suspilne, a Ukrainian public broadcaster Quote: "We are ready to meet at the level of leaders. The American side knows this and the Russian side knows this. We are ready for a Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy format, and we are ready for a Trump-Putin meeting, followed by a Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, and then the three of us together. If Putin is uncomfortable with a bilateral meeting, or if everyone wants a trilateral meeting – it makes no difference to me. I'm ready for any format." Details: Zelenskyy also said that several locations are being considered for further talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US. In addition to Istanbul, where previous talks were held, Switzerland and the Vatican are also being discussed. Quote: "The Turkish side knows we are discussing several platforms. And that we have done preparatory work regarding the Vatican and Switzerland. The Vatican is generally supported by everyone. I think the Russians do not support it, judging by what we see in the media." More details: Zelenskyy also stressed the importance of including European representatives in the negotiations at some stage. Quote: "If the meeting, for example, concerns security guarantees, I strongly believe Europeans should be present. Because they are the ones who would provide those guarantees. They are currently the only ones who have declared their readiness to support Ukraine, for instance, by supporting the Ukrainian armed forces with finances and weapons. The armed forces are an integral and essential part of Ukraine's security guarantees. Should they be involved in one form or another in such a meeting? Yes. At the level of leaders? I don't know in what format. That's why I say we are ready for any formats – it depends on the agenda and the issues discussed." Background: Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that if a second round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations were to take place, he would once again turn to Türkiye to host them. The Russian side continues to reject the Holy See as a venue for "peace talks" with Ukraine, citing EU sanctions among other pretexts. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Geopolitical stakes rise as U.S. faces renewed risks with Iran, Russia
-- Rising tensions between the United States and its geopolitical rivals are casting a long shadow over oil markets, Citi said in its latest Oil Monitor report, citing binary risks tied to developments with Iran and Russia. 'Geopolitics remain pivotal for the next move in oil up to $70 Brent, or down to the $50s,' Citi analysts wrote. That outlook is said to be shaped by deteriorating progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and faltering diplomacy between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine. Citi highlighted recent reporting by CNN that 'Israel might be considering an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities,' based on new U.S. intelligence. The news triggered a sharp rally in Brent crude to nearly $67 before retreating to under $65. Citi noted this scenario could present a major supply shock, with 'a tail risk of Iran's oil production and exports being hit by as much as ~1-m b/d.' Despite this, Citi believes escalation may be part of a negotiating strategy: 'Escalate to de-escalate,' analysts wrote, pointing to the possibility that heightened threats are intended to strengthen bargaining positions. 'We continue to see the probabilities skewed toward a U.S.-Iran deal,' they added, though they acknowledged 'current highly binary geopolitical risks.' Meanwhile, progress with Russia also appears stalled. 'Russia remains opposed to a ceasefire,' Citi noted, even as the European Union rolled out tougher sanctions. A much-anticipated meeting between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey and a Trump-Putin call ultimately 'showed little movement.' Brent has traded in a $60–$66 range this month, impacted by 'tariffs and geopolitical catalysts.' Citi reiterated its near-term Brent forecast of $60, with the next move likely hinging on whether diplomacy with Iran and Russia yields resolution or renewed escalation. Related articles Geopolitical stakes rise as U.S. faces renewed risks with Iran, Russia - Citi TSX futures subdued after index inches back from record high Capital Economics lifts S&P 500 target, sees index rising to 7,000 by end of 2026 Sign in to access your portfolio
Asia Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Asia Times
Crunch time for Japan as tariffs, elections loom
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Crunch time for Japan as tariffs, elections loom Scott Foster analyzes Japan's precarious economic and political position ahead of its July Upper House election as the country grapples with domestic inflation, a weakening yen, and the political stakes surrounding Trump's paused 'reciprocal' tariffs. Germany's welfare system on the brink Diego Faßnacht analyzes Germany's deepening welfare state crisis, arguing that recent proposals to shore up its social insurance model are politically expedient but structurally inadequate at a time when demographic trends undermine its feasibility. Trump-Putin alignment raises stakes for Ukraine, NATO James Davis analyzes the shifting diplomatic dynamics around the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on the pivotal phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin in which the former endorsed bilateral negotiations between Moscow and Kiev without Western involvement.
