Trump escalates war of words on Putin as Ukraine ceasefire deal stalls
- President Trump increased his rhetoric against Vladimir Putin in late May 2025 amid ongoing violence in Ukraine and a deadly weekend airstrike on Kyiv.
- This escalation follows concerns about stalled peace negotiations, while Putin states willingness to talk but shows no ceasefire commitment.
- The Senate backed the Graham-Blumenthal Bill with 81 co-sponsors proposing 500 percent tariffs on countries trading with Russia, reflecting bipartisan pressure for stronger sanctions.
- Trump called Putin 'absolutely crazy,' warned Russia against further attacks, and doubled down on his 'VLADIMIR, STOP!' demand as a negotiation tactic.
- The situation highlights heightened US-Russia tensions with uncertain diplomatic outcomes and potential economic risks from proposed sanctions.
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"Putin Does so Much that Trump Still Has Half Hope that Something Will Come About"
The relationship between Trump and Putin is tense – the American president is slowly losing patience. Military expert Dr. Gustav Gressel analyses developments at WORLD TV. The most important thing from Putin's point of view is to prevent another US military package.


Why Trump Must Not Walk Away from Ukraine War Talks
Foreign Affairs Why Trump Must Not Walk Away from Ukraine War Talks Without U.S. involvement, a gaping festering wound in Europe is likely to take the place of any permanent settlement. Credit: Joshua Sukoff/Shutterstock This article is co-published with Responsible Statecraft If the Trump administration truly makes good on its threats to walk away from its efforts to settle the war in Ukraine, the situation is very likely to get worse for all …
If Trump Moves Away From Ukraine
NEW YORK. – Despite the confusion and injustice of President Trump’s approach to the war in Ukraine, he is right in some important respects. He is right that the continuing human carnage of war is a tragedy, given the improbability of a military advance for either side after more than three years of fighting. He is right that ending the war could pave the way for economic development in both Ukraine and Russia, as well as boosting the world econ…
Trump, Friend of Putin, and Master Negotiator: Unyielding Vision for Peace - Real News Now
Once upon a time, Donald Trump, the outstanding businessman and president, expressively took to Twitter. His thoughts were dominated by an event where the lights of Moscow glittered around a beauty pageant he was sponsoring. He playfully pondered the participation of Vladimir Putin and eagerly hinted at an emerging camarader, a friendship that would span years to come. This 2013 tweet marked the birth of a truly fascinating geopolitical bond tha…
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