Russia, Putin and Putinism

Fresh Russian Strikes Cut Heat to Thousands in Ukraine’s Freezing Capital

Cassandra Vinograd — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:12:50 -0500

Ukrainian authorities say that the repeated attacks on energy infrastructure are an attempt to force the country into submission.

How Trump Flexes Power in White House Meetings With Zelensky and Others

Luke Broadwater — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:02:04 -0500

With cameras rolling, President Trump met with more than 40 international leaders in his first year back in office.

At the Center of Trump’s Vision for Rebuilding Ukraine: BlackRock

Constant Méheut — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:49:05 -0500

The world’s largest asset manager has been enlisted to help build Ukraine’s recovery plan. Some fear it is part of a Trump administration effort to steer the effort toward American business interests.

Is the Russian Military Adapting Effectively to the Drone Age?

Neil MacFarquhar — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:16 -0500

Current and former commanders, analysts and military bloggers are having a surprisingly open debate about whether drones have made Russia’s longstanding approach to battle obsolete.

Iran Protests Quelled Since Deadly Crackdown, Residents Say

Abdi Latif Dahir, Kiana Hayeri, Sanam Mahoozi and Farnaz Fassihi — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:25:41 -0500

“There is massive disappointment and disillusionment,” one Tehran resident said. A human rights group acknowledged that demonstrations had been subdued since Sunday, with thousands of people detained.

Russian Strikes Force Kyiv Schools to Close Amid Rolling Blackouts

Constant Méheut — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:16:58 -0500

Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in past winters, but this year intensified its attacks as temperatures in Ukraine plunged well below freezing.

Antiwar Russians in Europe Learn That They Must Watch Their Words

Nataliya Vasilyeva and Valerie Hopkins — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:52 -0500

A backlash over a rant against Ukrainian officials has raised questions about Eastern Europe’s welcome of Russian dissidents.

Trump Administration to Halt Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries

Madeleine Ngo — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:01:32 -0500

Federal officials said the move was meant to discourage immigration by people whom they deemed likely to rely on public benefits.

I’m in Denmark’s Parliament. Mr. President, We’re Already on Your Side.

Ida Auken — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:49:29 -0500

Security cooperation should be discussed openly and seriously. Territorial claims between allies should not.

Trump’s Plans for Venezuelan Oil Run Headlong Into Reality

Anton Troianovski — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:15:14 -0500

President Trump’s fixation on Venezuela’s oil raises the question of how much “energy dominance” is really worth nowadays.

Two Hours, Scores of Questions, 23,000 Words: Our Interview With President Trump

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:23:29 -0500

Four New York Times reporters pressed Mr. Trump about a range of topics in a nearly two-hour interview. Here is a transcript of their conversation.

Russian Missiles Failed in Venezuela During U.S. Attack

Maria Abi-Habib, Eric Schmitt, Christiaan Triebert and Julian E. Barnes — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:45:49 -0500

The Venezuelan regime had high-powered air defense systems from its allies in the Kremlin, but failed to set much of it up.

Russia pummels Kyiv with drones and missiles after Putin-Trump call - The Washington Post

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:15:11 -0400

Russia pummels Kyiv with drones and missiles after Putin-Trump call The Washington Post

550 drones hit Ukraine after Trump call - News.com.au

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 21:01:13 -0400

550 drones hit Ukraine after Trump call News.com.au

Ukraine hit by major attack as Trump says Putin won't 'stop' - DW

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:35:57 -0400

Ukraine hit by major attack as Trump says Putin won't 'stop' DW

Russia attacks Ukraine overnight during talk between Trump, Putin - KUSA.com

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:31:00 -0400

Russia attacks Ukraine overnight during talk between Trump, Putin KUSA.com

Putin wants to 'destroy' Ukraine's will to keep its independence: Former CIA station chief - Fox News

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:19:51 -0400

Putin wants to 'destroy' Ukraine's will to keep its independence: Former CIA station chief Fox News

Zelenskyy says will work with Trump to ‘strengthen’ Ukraine air defences - Al Jazeera

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:42:04 -0400

Zelenskyy says will work with Trump to ‘strengthen’ Ukraine air defences Al Jazeera

Russia launches another horrific attack on Kyiv hours after Trump-Putin call - The Kyiv Independent

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:22:31 -0400

Russia launches another horrific attack on Kyiv hours after Trump-Putin call The Kyiv Independent

Russia Hits Ukraine With Large Air Barrage Hours After Trump-Putin Call - The New York Times

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:52:49 -0400

Russia Hits Ukraine With Large Air Barrage Hours After Trump-Putin Call The New York Times

Putin may be mocking Trump over Ukraine – but the US president won’t do anything about it - The Independent

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:31:00 -0400

Putin may be mocking Trump over Ukraine – but the US president won’t do anything about it The Independent

Trump speaks with Zelenskyy after he was ‘disappointed’ in call with Putin - Politico

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:14:00 -0400

Trump speaks with Zelenskyy after he was ‘disappointed’ in call with Putin Politico

Zelensky, Trump discuss air defense, joint drone production amid Russian strikes - The Kyiv Independent

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:03:45 -0400

Zelensky, Trump discuss air defense, joint drone production amid Russian strikes The Kyiv Independent

Russia hits Ukraine with largest aerial attack as Trump talks to Zelenskyy and Putin - NPR

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:02:17 -0400

Russia hits Ukraine with largest aerial attack as Trump talks to Zelenskyy and Putin NPR

Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he ‘didn’t make any progress’ with Putin after call - The Guardian

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:59:30 -0400

Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he ‘didn’t make any progress’ with Putin after call The Guardian

Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine after latest Trump-Putin phone call - CNN

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:48:00 -0400

Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine after latest Trump-Putin phone call CNN

Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call - Reuters

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:22:45 -0400

Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call Reuters

Trump has ‘good conversation’ with Zelenskyy after heavy bombardment of Ukraine by Russia - The Guardian

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:18:45 -0400

Trump has ‘good conversation’ with Zelenskyy after heavy bombardment of Ukraine by Russia The Guardian

Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump's truce bid - BBC

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:11:16 -0400

Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump's truce bid BBC

Russia launches largest air assault on Ukraine hours after Trump-Putin call - New Hampshire Public Radio

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:28:00 -0400

Russia launches largest air assault on Ukraine hours after Trump-Putin call New Hampshire Public Radio

Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call - USA Today

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:21:59 -0400

Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call USA Today

Russia targets Kyiv with largest missile, drone attack of war after Trump, Putin speak - The Hill

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:20:00 -0400

Russia targets Kyiv with largest missile, drone attack of war after Trump, Putin speak The Hill

President Trump 'very disappointed' with Putin after call: 'I don’t think he’s looking to stop' - New York Post

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:16:00 -0400

President Trump 'very disappointed' with Putin after call: 'I don’t think he’s looking to stop' New York Post

Record Russian attack on Ukraine hours after Putin–Trump call - Al Jazeera

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:14:18 -0400

Record Russian attack on Ukraine hours after Putin–Trump call Al Jazeera

Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack of the war — just hours after Trump’s call with Putin - New York Post

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:48:45 -0400

Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack of the war — just hours after Trump’s call with Putin New York Post

Trump says he "didn't make any progress" with Putin in Ukraine conversation - CBS News

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:47:00 -0400

Trump says he "didn't make any progress" with Putin in Ukraine conversation CBS News

Putin Plots Summer of Relentless Attacks on Ukraine - WSJ

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:38:00 -0400

Putin Plots Summer of Relentless Attacks on Ukraine WSJ

Trump says he’s ‘very disappointed’ with Putin conversation: ‘I don’t think he’s there’ - The Hill

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:23:00 -0400

Trump says he’s ‘very disappointed’ with Putin conversation: ‘I don’t think he’s there’ The Hill

Putin may be mocking Trump over Ukraine – but the US president won’t do anything about it - Yahoo

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:58:29 -0400

Putin may be mocking Trump over Ukraine – but the US president won’t do anything about it Yahoo

Kremlin says Russia carefully considered Trump's 'disappointment remarks' about phone call with Putin - Anadolu Ajansı

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:43:04 -0400

Kremlin says Russia carefully considered Trump's 'disappointment remarks' about phone call with Putin Anadolu Ajansı

Trump 'Disappointed' With Putin as Russia Pounds Ukraine - Time Magazine

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:07:23 -0400

Trump 'Disappointed' With Putin as Russia Pounds Ukraine Time Magazine

Russia pounds Kyiv with biggest aerial attacks of war despite Trump-Putin call - CBS News

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:53:00 -0400

Russia pounds Kyiv with biggest aerial attacks of war despite Trump-Putin call CBS News

Russia Launches Air Attack on Kyiv After Putin-Trump Call - Bloomberg

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:44:52 -0400

Russia Launches Air Attack on Kyiv After Putin-Trump Call Bloomberg

Trump needs to act now. Putin won’t stop - The Telegraph

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:35:00 -0400

Trump needs to act now. Putin won’t stop The Telegraph

Trump says no progress on Ukraine peace after Putin call - Semafor

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:31:00 -0400

Trump says no progress on Ukraine peace after Putin call Semafor

Kremlin says it pays close attention to Trump statements after he voices disappointment with Putin call - Reuters

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:26:58 -0400

Kremlin says it pays close attention to Trump statements after he voices disappointment with Putin call Reuters

Russia hits Ukraine with massive aerial attack after new Trump-Putin call - politico.eu

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:19:00 -0400

Russia hits Ukraine with massive aerial attack after new Trump-Putin call politico.eu

Trump Calls Putin Conversation Disappointing: ‘I Don’t Think He’s Looking to Stop’ - Kyiv Post

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:11:34 -0400

Trump Calls Putin Conversation Disappointing: ‘I Don’t Think He’s Looking to Stop’ Kyiv Post

The U.S. Is Switching Sides - The Atlantic

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Is Switching Sides The Atlantic

Trump’s bill victory, Putin call, Ukraine and Diogo Jota - Reuters

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:53:45 -0400

Trump’s bill victory, Putin call, Ukraine and Diogo Jota Reuters