President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to go on the offensive against Russia, arguing that Kyiv cannot prevail without striking inside Russian territory. This is a sharp departure from his earlier calls for restraint during the ongoing peace negotiations.
Read More Trump urges Ukraine to take offensive route: ‘Little chance of winning without launching attacks inside Russian territory’
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelensky and other European leaders on Monday in the East Room of the White House, following his Friday meeting with the Russian president. As the nations work toward a peace agreement, the back-to-back talks highlight a renewed diplomatic effort to halt the killing.
Read More European leaders and Zelensky push for Ukrainian security guarantees during WH meeting
World markets are watching closely as President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska later on Friday to seal a possible ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.
Read More What a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal could mean for global markets
President Donald Trump held virtual meetings with leaders of NATO member states, as well as with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Read More Trump holds virtual meeting with Zelensky and European leaders ahead of Friday’s meeting with Putin
The White House reflected on President Donald Trump’s second term on his 200th day in office, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt congratulating Trump for delivering “on every single major campaign promise.”
Read More GOP admin celebrates 200-day mark with triumphant showcase of major achievements
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing India’s continuous purchasing of Russian oil. This raises the total tariffs on Indian imports to 50%.
Read More Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on India for purchasing more Russian oil, bringing total levies to 50%