Russia, Ukraine and NATO

Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation"
Russia on Thursday rejected the idea of NATO countries sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in the war with Russia, saying such a move would threaten to cause an "uncontrollable escalation".
NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance’s credibility
NATO has been ramping up its forces along its eastern flank with Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, deploying thousands of troops and equipment to deter Moscow from expanding its war into the territory of any of the organization’s 32 member countries.
Trump said he'd quickly end Russia's war on Ukraine. But it's proving tough.
Donald Trump pledged to end the conflict in Ukraine, but the war has proved harder to solve than he once thought. Now, he says he'll sanction Russia.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,065
The village is about 12km (7.4 miles) from Pokrovsk, a key supply hub for Kyiv’s forces. United States President Donald Trump said he wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin immediately, and told reporters that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to make a ceasefire deal.
Toward a Settlement of the Russia-Ukraine War
To bring Russia to the negotiating table and end the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin needs to believe time is no longer on his side. Here's what the Trump administration needs to do to make that
Russia is escalating its dangerous shadow war against NATO, and there are fears it could get a lot worse
Russia is believed to be behind dozens of hybrid attacks, like arson or sabotage, on NATO soil since the Ukraine war started.
Trump threatens tariffs on Russia if Putin doesn't 'settle now and stop' Ukraine war
In a post to Truth Social, President Trump threatened to hit Russia with tariffs if Vladimir Putin refuses to make a deal on the Ukraine war.
Trump proposes peace deal with Russia to halt Ukrainian war
Ukraine is ready to make a deal - said U.S. President Donald Trump during a speech in Davos. He added that he would like to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. - It's about millions of human lives being wasted - added Trump.
NATO chief's chilling warning Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine alliance's credibility
Giving in to Russian despot Putin's demands and allowing him victory in Ukraine would severly undermine the NATO alliance, Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned
Donald Trump Said He'd End Ukraine War in First 24 Hours. He Hasn't
Trump did not mention Ukraine in his inauguration speech but has told reporters that Vladimir Putin would be destroying ...
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Pity the Poesy: Mark Rutte, NATO and Spending for War
Now men will go content with what we spoiled. Or, discontent, boil bloody, and be spilled. - Wilfred Owen, “Strange Meeting” ...
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Partners in Peacemaking: How the United States and Europe Can End the War in Ukraine
It would be easy for President Donald Trump to exclude his European counterparts from peace negotiations to end the war in ...
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Putin Ally Warns Nuclear War With NATO Almost Began Under Joe Biden
Tensions remain high between NATO and Russia amid the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war as NATO leaders have increasingly warned that direct conflict with Moscow is a realistic danger. This comes ...
Exclusive: Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal
Domestic activity has become strained in recent months by labour shortages and high interest rates introduced to tackle ...
Ukraine-Russia latest: Moscow responds to Trump ultimatum as 1,000 North Koreans killed in Kursk
Russia has given its first response to Donald Trump’s ultimatum calling on Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks or see his ...
NATO's Rutte urges more support for Ukraine and backs Trump's defence budget demand
NATO chief Mark Rutte supported Trump's push for higher defence budgets and warned that a Russian victory in Ukraine would ...