Russia, Ukraine and Trump

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Ukraine reacts to Trump's surprise oil sanctions on Russia
President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday announced the U.S. would level sanctions against Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an attempt to pressure Russia into negotiating a peace deal over Ukraine.

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Live updates: U.S. sanctions Russia in push for Ukraine ceasefire
E.U. joins U.S. with new Russia sanctions as Trump’s shift buoys Ukraine
Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire
Leaders of European nations, including Britain, France, Germany, Ukraine, and the European Union on Tuesday issued a joint statement setting out support for Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump's e...

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Ukraine war latest: Trump's oil sanctions are 'act of war' against Russia, Putin ally warns
Why Trump made breakthrough in Gaza but can't with Putin over Ukraine
US oil sanctions against Russia are an 'act of war', says Putin ally
Energy revenue is the linchpin of Russia’s economy, allowing Mr Putin to pour money into the armed forces without worsening inflation for everyday people and avoiding a currency collapse.

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Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions
Ukraine war latest: US Treasury sanctions Russia's biggest oil firms due to Moscow's 'lack of serious commitment to a peace process'

E.U. eyes a giant pot of frozen Russian money to help Ukraine in war

Squeezed by Trump and taxpayers, E.U. leaders are weighing a plan to tap into some $200 billion in frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine cash.

Trump puts Putin talks on hold as Kremlin launches deadly new attacks on Ukraine

At least six people were killed overnight shortly after President Donald Trump said he didn't "want to have a waste of time" holding a summit with the Russian leader.

How Europe Is Trying to Turn Frozen Russian Assets Into Cash for Ukraine

European Union officials could reach a political agreement as soon as Thursday on a plan for a huge loan to Ukraine backed by Kremlin money frozen in a Belgian financial institution.

Russian aerial strike on Ukraine kills 6, including 2 children, as kindergarten hit, Kyiv says

LONDON -- Russia overnight launched a heavy air attack on Ukraine -- including striking Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles -- that killed at least six people, including two children.
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