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News18
9 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Very Nice': Trump After Putin Compliments Him For Progress In US-Russia Ties
Last Updated: Donald Trump welcomed President Vladimir Putin's positive remarks on stabilizing Russia-US relations. Despite past tensions over Ukraine, both leaders are open to improving ties. US President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks, describing them as 'very nice". Putin has indicated a positive shift in Russia-US relations, stating that ties between the two global powers are starting to stabilise in certain areas. He attributed this development to the efforts of Trump. Putin expressed his admiration for Trump, saying he holds 'great respect" for the US leader and is open to a potential meeting. Putin emphasised that such a meeting would require careful preparation but considered it 'quite possible". Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have had a tumultuous relationship, especially regarding Moscow's continued involvement in the Ukraine war, which Trump has repeatedly urged Putin to end. Moscow had refused to end the war in Ukraine, despite Trump's repeated appeals. At one point, the US President even called the Russian leader 'absolutely CRAZY." Nevertheless, both the White House and the Kremlin have often vouched for stabilising their relations. 'In general, thanks to President Trump, relations between Russia and the United States are beginning to level out in some ways. Not everything has been decided in the sphere of diplomatic relations, but the first steps have been taken, and we are moving forward," the Russian President told a press conference in Minsk on Friday. Putin's remarks came after Trump, speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, described the Russian president as 'misguided" and admitted that solving the Ukraine crisis has proven harder than he initially believed. Two weeks earlier, the two leaders also held a lengthy phone conversation to discuss the boiling Middle East amid the Israel-Iran conflict, as well as Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. First Published: June 28, 2025, 10:25 IST
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Putin announces defence budget cuts, says Russia 'paid with inflation' for war; praises Trump for stabilising ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday announced a reduction in Russia's military spending, even as Nato states ramp up their budgets, warning of a potential attack by Moscow in the next three years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'We're planning to reduce defence spending,' Putin said at a press conference in Minsk, adding, 'Russia has paid with inflation for military spendings,' reported Reuters. Putin revealed Russia's current defence outlay stands at 13.5 trillion rubles, or 6.3% of GDP, admitting the military campaign's toll on the economy. 'It's a lot... we paid for it with inflation, but now we are fighting this inflation,' he said. The timing of Putin's remarks is notable. Nato states have just agreed to increase their defence budgets to 5% of GDP by 2035. Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte warned the alliance that Russia could strike a member country within three years if defence investments lag. Putin dismissed the Nato buildup as 'aggressive' and claimed it posed no real threat to Russia. On the war in Ukraine, Putin said peace talks have made little progress, calling Russia and Ukraine's latest proposals 'absolutely contradictory.' Though the two sides exchanged over 1,000 prisoners and agreed on further contacts, Putin reiterated Kyiv's terms remained unacceptable. Russia continues to demand more land and an end to Western military aid to Ukraine. Despite intensifying aerial attacks and expanding territorial gains beyond five annexed regions, Putin insisted that dialogue would continue. He also said Russia is ready to return the bodies of 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a surprising pivot, Putin credited US President Donald Trump for improving Russia-US ties. 'In general, thanks to President Trump, relations between Russia and the United States are beginning to level out in some ways,' he said, calling Trump a leader he respects and expressing willingness to meet, provided it is 'carefully prepared.'
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
US-Russia ties: Kremlin says 'quick results' to improve relations unlikely; talks set to continue
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin (AP) The Kremlin on Wednesday said that efforts to improve Russia-US relations are unlikely to yield 'quick results', despite a series of calls between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin . Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, "There are many obstacles in bilateral relations, and it is unlikely that we can hope for any quick results." Apart from phone calls, Putin has met with Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff several times in Moscow, and top diplomats have held talks in Saudi Arabia. Lower-level delegations have also held talks in Istanbul to discuss enhancing the operations of their respective embassies. Talks are set to continue in Moscow and Washington, said Russia's ambassador to the US, as reported by the news agency TASS. Trump has unsettled Europe by seeking closer ties with Moscow, a sharp shift from Washington's effort to isolate Putin for the past three years. Meanwhile, US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth has stated before a congressional subcommittee that the US is set to reduce its military aid to Ukraine. Trump has voiced his inclination to bring an end to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and has urged the warring countries to strike a peace deal. In the latest offensive, Russian strikes have killed three people and wounded 60 others in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv. Russia has rejected calls for an unconditional ceasefire and has insisted that Ukraine surrender large areas of territory and forego its efforts to join Nato.
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Kremlin says ‘quick results' in normalising US-Russia ties ‘unlikely'
MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Wednesday said it was unlikely that attempts to improve Russia-US ties would bring 'quick results', after a series of calls between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Trump has spooked Europe and Kyiv by pushing a rapprochement with Moscow, a dramatic reversal after three years of Washington tying to isolate Putin over his Ukraine offensive. Trump wants a swift end to the conflict, and has expressed mounting frustration with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for not having struck a deal yet. 'There are many obstacles in bilateral relations, and it is unlikely that we can hope for any quick results,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Alongside the calls, Putin has met Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow several times, while top diplomats have also held talks in Saudi Arabia. Lower-level delegations met in Istanbul for negotiations on boosting the work of their respective embassies. Russia's ambassador to the United States said those talks were set to continue in Moscow and Washington, state news agency TASS reported Wednesday. 'The next round of talks will take place in Moscow in the very near future,' ambassador Alexander Darchiev said, without specifying a date.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kremlin says 'quick results' in normalising US-Russia ties 'unlikely'
The Kremlin on Wednesday said it was unlikely that attempts to improve Russia-US ties would bring "quick results", after a series of calls between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin . Trump has spooked Europe and Kyiv by pushing a rapprochement with Moscow, a dramatic reversal after three years of Washington tying to isolate Putin over his Ukraine offensive. Trump wants a swift end to the conflict, and has expressed mounting frustration with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for not having struck a deal yet. "There are many obstacles in bilateral relations, and it is unlikely that we can hope for any quick results," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Alongside the calls, Putin has met Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow several times, while top diplomats have also held talks in Saudi Arabia. Live Events Lower-level delegations met in Istanbul for negotiations on boosting the work of their respective embassies. Russia's ambassador to the United States said those talks were set to continue in Moscow and Washington, state news agency TASS reported Wednesday. "The next round of talks will take place in Moscow in the very near future," ambassador Alexander Darchiev said, without specifying a date.
