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Trump says not tightening sanctions against Russia as hopes for peace in Ukraine

Meanwhile, he pointed out that "there could be a time where that's going to happen"

US President Donald Trump AP Photo/Ben Curtis

US President Donald Trump

© AP Photo/Ben Curtis

WASHINGTON, May 20. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump noted that he is not toughening sanctions against Russia because there is still "a good chance" for a settlement in Ukraine.

"I think that there's a good chance we can get this done," he told reporters at the White House when asked why he had not yet tightened sanctions against Moscow.

"If you do that (impose new sanctions - TASS), you can also make it much worse," Trump noted. Meanwhile, he pointed out that "there could be a time where that's going to happen."

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Trump refers to souring relations with Putin talking about Russia game with fire — Kellogg

The American leader said on Truth Social that Russia is playing with fire in the situation with Ukraine

Russia’s Medvedev responds to Trump by saying 'one really bad thing' would be WWIII

Donald Trump said earlier on Tuesday that if it weren’t for him "really bad things would have already happened to Russia"

Donbass, Novorossiya need buffer zone — military expert

Andrey Marochko also pointed out that Russian forces have recently advanced to the junction of the Dnepropetrovsk and Donetsk regions

Trump signaling intention to disengage from conflict in Ukraine — media

According to The New York Times, the US President "signals he is pulling back from a conflict" echoing Vice President JD Vance’s statement, who said publicly that "we’re more than open to walking away"

Russia says its Iskander missile hit container ship carrying drones to Ukraine

"As a result of the fire impact on these targets there was a secondary detonation of the ammunition and containers that were stored on the pier, as well as a heavy fire," the Russian Defense Ministry said

Ukraine admits its military sites struck by Russian UAVs near Kiev

Ukrainian military air expert Konstantin Krivolap lashed out at the Ukrainian Air Force command, which claimed that air defenses were effective

Seizure of Staraya Nikolayevka lets Russian forces end mopping up near Dzerzhink — analyst

Units the battlegroup South liberated Staraya Nikolaevka on May 27

Decision on Ukraine arms made ‘months ago’ — German chancellor

As Friedrich Merz said, "the countries that set range restrictions lifted them quite some time ago"

Putin’s helicopter at epicenter of Ukraine’s drone attack during visit to Kursk Region

"We simultaneously conducted an air defense battle and ensured the safety of the presidential helicopter’s flight in the air," air defense division commander Yuri Dashkin said

Most important thing now is internal mobilization of every person — Putin

The Russian president stated that the most vital task was the internal mobilization of each individual and society as a whole

Kremlin slams Europe's decision to lift missile range restrictions for Ukraine 'dangerous'

"If such decisions are made, they will absolutely go against our aspirations to reach a political settlement," Dmitry Peskov said

Russia’s draft memorandum on Ukraine to include potential settlement dates — diplomat

Maria Zakharova stressed that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is daily commenting on the process of its development

West’s ruling elites reduce freedom, democracy to mere window dressing — Putin

According to the head of state, many of Russia's partners and allies abroad actively collaborate

Lavrov says Trump interested in Russia-Ukraine talks going on

According to the Russian foreign minister, president Trump has already stated that this is not his war

Merz's words about long-range weapons will not affect Russia's moves on Ukraine — expert

"This is a political gesture designed to project strength, firmness, and unwavering opposition to Russia," Vasily Kashin said

Donetsk leader points to surge in number of captive Ukrainian troops

According to Denis Pushilin, most of those soldiers were sent to the front through forced mobilization

Foreign companies 'squeezing out' Russian specialists are short-sighted — Putin

The Russian president recalled that now Russian-speaking specialists who have worked for decades in foreign companies are now beginning to return to the country under pressure from them

Russia will not 'roll out red carpet' for McDonald's if it decides to return — Putin

The Russian president has already tasked the government with working out a framework for the possible return of companies wishing to re-enter the Russian market

In pursuit of freedom of speech West forgets about respect for feelings — UN official

High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Angel Moratinos stressed that it is important to correctly assess the framework of freedom of expression

Russia says its forces liberated Staraya Nikolayevka village in Donetsk People’s Republic

Ukraine lost more than 1,475 servicemen in the special military operation zone over the past 24 hours

More than 300 residents of Kursk Region killed during Ukrainian incursion — prosecutor

The Ukrainian army conducts daily strikes, deliberately targeting civilians

Brazil to participate in SPIEF 2025 — Russian envoy

Members of the delegation have not been named yet

Moscow takes Norway's military preparations near borders into account in planning — MFA

Maria Zakharova stressed that such actions could have detrimental effects on Russian-Norwegian relations

Overly impressionable Trump should watch who he lets influence him — Russian senator

Earlier, during a conversation with American journalists, Donald Trump said that he was dissatisfied with Russia's recent massive strike on facilities in Ukraine

Russian army advances 10 kilometers into Sumy Region in some areas — military expert

According to Andrey Marochko, Russian troops are not only advancing but also reporting great progress

Foreign IT services still operating in Russia must be 'suppressed' — Putin

The Russian president said that foreign IT services are trying to strangle Russia

Top Turkish diplomat calls his talks with Russian president significant

Hakan Fidan thanked Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for the warm welcome

West pushes Finland towards all-out confrontation with Moscow — Russian diplomat

Maria Zakharova pointed to a significant surge in military exercises in the West, which indicate NATO’s intention "to fully explore the territory of its new members, namely Finland"

Medvedev rejects accusations of Russia’s ‘disproportionate use of force’

There were several explosions in Kiev this night

Western threats forced Russia to start special op — Dodik

The president of the Republic of Srpska noted that Western countries "have been involved in the confrontation from the very beginning"

Russia expanding BRICS New Development Bank financing in national currencies

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted that Russia’s BRICS partners share its concerns over the negative influence of unlawful sanctions not only on the economic situation in separate countries, but also on the global economic system overall

UN Alliance of Civilizations maintains good relations with Russia — UN official

"And we are identifying certain areas where we can work together," Miguel Angel Moratinos stated

Tory leader acknowledges UK’s participation in proxy war in Ukraine — Russian embassy

The illegitimate Kiev regime, created, financed and armed by the West, has been at it since 2014, the embassy added

EU's refusal to get nuclear fuel from Russia to harm European economy — Szijjarto

The Hungarian Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Minister highlighted that the Commission aims to ban the supply of fuel assemblies necessary for the operation of nuclear power plants in the region

Russian oil export dynamics not to change upon price ceiling adjustment

Alexander Novak said that Russia always stood against non-market cases related to the adjustment, setting of the ceiling or prohibitions

Russia strikes Ukrainian military sites in retaliation to Kiev’s massive UAV attacks

The Russian Defense Ministry stressed that the Kiev regime supported by some European countries has taken a number of provocative steps aimed at disrupting the negotiating process

Ukrainian troops flee liberated Belovody, leaving dead, wounded behind

According to the Defense Ministry, before liberating Belovody, Russian paratroopers breached the enemy’s defense lines in and around the settlement

Kremlin says Putin heard Trump’s speech in telephone call before interpretation

The spokesman confirmed that the talks were long due to the type of interpretation, when a phrase is pronounced in the original language, and then, one after one, translated into the language of the counterpart

Journalists catch Macron's wife slapping him in face

Earlier, Associated Press released a video showing the French president arriving in Vietnam

Washington must be aware how European arms are used, Kremlin says

"According to the rules of military-technical cooperation, every country must give permission to use a French projectile with a US microchip inside," Dmitry Peskov noted

Ukrainian official says Kiev will not accept Russia's territorial claims in any peace deal

Igor Brusilo added that Ukraine expected to receive the Russian memorandum by the end of May

Lavrov decries his French counterpart for saying Paris not in a war against Russia

In this regard, the Russian top diplomat advised his French counterpart to revive the old motto of all freedom-loving politicians in France - freedom, equality, fraternity

Russian troops liberate two communities in Sumy Region over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 275 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

US companies never refused to maintain medical equipment in Russia — Putin

The Russian president still noted that this is the area where independence is definitely needed

13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues opens in Moscow

Over 125 delegations from more than 100 countries have confirmed their participation in the meeting of high representatives for security issues, the Russian Security Council’s press office announced to TASS

Merz seeks to pull Trump into Kiev support by raising long-range arms issue — diplomat

"Statements, hysteria in the media - all this is a part of an orchestrated campaign, the task of which is to persuade, compel, or tempt Trump to resume supplying Ukraine with military and financial means," Rodion Miroshnik stated

Washington starts grasping Moscow’s stance on Ukraine — Russian diplomat

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stressed that "there have been some positive changes" in relations between Moscow and Washington

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to Moscow — ATOR

At the airports of central Russia, restrictions on the arrival and departure of aircraft were again introduced on the night of May 26, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia recalled

Trump says if it weren’t for him, 'really bad things' could have happened to Russia

According to the head of state, the Russian authorities "are playing with fire"

Number of people willing to move to Russia 'quite notable' — cooperation agency CEO

Such people "really do share our values" and simply want their children to grow up in a normal environment, Yevgeny Primakov pointed out

Putin makes it clear those who bully Russia with drones will get retaliation — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia would continue to ensure its security

Russian diplomat sees Zelensky trying to stifle momentum for peace

Maria Zakharova noted that Zelensky had been begging his patrons to increase assistance to Bankovaya Street

Kremlin reacts to Merz comments on Ukraine weapons, vows payback for drone attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear to Kiev that no one can "mess around" with drones inside Russia

Russian forces continue to advance along entire front, Donetsk leader says

Denis Pushilin pointed out that several settlements had been liberated in the region in the previous week

Court decision to suspend ban on Taliban movement in Russia enters into force

According to the register, the decision to suspend the ban on the movement's activities took effect on May 20

Press review: Moscow, Kiev swap POWs as NATO shifts exercise tactics amid Ukraine conflict

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, May 26th

Trump considering more sanctions on Russia this week — WSJ

Potential sanctions likely wouldn’t include new banking sanctions, one of the sources said

Germany not to announce its plans to supply certain types of weapons to Ukraine

According to Johann Wadephul, Berlin doesn’t want Moscow to know about its actions geared to provide military aide to Ukraine

Terms of settlement handed over to Washington concern ceasefire — Zelensky's office

According to Igor Brusilo, Ukraine has proposed to the United States the initiation of a ceasefire

West blocks Russian cargo passing through international waters — presidential aide

"In addition to fueling military tension in the Baltic Sea, Western countries continue to exert sanctions pressure on Russia," Nikolay Patrushev said

Deployment of UK military bases in Ukraine possible, Russian envoy says

It would mean a circumvention of the basic act and the obligation of military restraint cemented in it, Andrey Kelin also noted

Rosoboronexport displays new drones at high-level security meeting in Moscow

The company for the first time displays Supercam X4, Goliath, Karakurt-R and Boomerang quadcopters, as well as high-power fragmentation, incendiary and cumulative warheads which they release

18th-century Russian fortress in Finland sold for 1 euro

The site is planned to be turned into a recreational area, with museums and events for tourists to be held on the grounds

Russian troops push nearly 800 m into Ukrainian defenses near Petrovskoye in LPR

In its advance, the Russian army has taken three forest belts, new lines and positions and also destroyed two strongholds of Ukrainian armed formations

Romanovka liberation allows Russian troops to block Ukrainian army near Konstantinovka

Russia’s Defense Ministry reported earlier that Russian troops had liberated the settlement of Romanovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic

Buffer zone to cover nearly all of Ukraine — Medvedev

It could happen if "If military aid to the Banderite regime continues," deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council said

FACTBOX: Putin meets business community representatives

The Russian economy reached the fourth position globally by the purchasing power parity

German chancellor’s statements threaten tenuous Ukraine peace process — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Friedrich Merz "confused everyone, and maybe was confused himself"

Russia calls on Sweden to observe Vienna Convention — diplomat after drone attack

According to Maria Zakharova, the Russian embassy in Stockholm is operating "literally in combat conditions"

Up to 50 injured after car rams into crowd at Liverpool football victory parade — TV

Sky News reported citing Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims as stressing at a news conference as that "the incident is not being treated as terror-related"

Top Turkish diplomat discussed bilateral ties, settlement in Ukraine with Putin — sources

Fidan is on a working visit to Moscow at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov

Statements on long-range weapons for Kiev change plans for buffer zone — senator

Recently, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that there are no longer any restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Kiev by Berlin and its allies

Trump's emotional statements response to Kiev, EU standing in way of peace goals — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister pointed out at a press conference following talks with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan that Donald Trump is a person "who wants results"

Russian aide warns Estonia's new maritime rules could justify NATO buildup in Baltic

Moreover, newly adopted legislation allows them to open fire on vessels that may be "maneuvering dangerously," Nikolay Patrushev added

Russia to issue note of protest to Sweden after attack on Russian embassy — diplomat

"Sweden must tame its ultras, take control of the situation and strictly observe the Vienna Convention," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed

Berlin no longer puts restrictions on range of weapons supplied to Kiev — Merz

The German Chancellor said that now Ukraine can attack military targets in Russia

US actively mediates Russia-Ukraine talks — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov also pointed out that Russia is grateful to Turkey for its mediation services

Turkey ready to host another round of Ukraine talks — Hurriyet

Hakan Fidan is currently on a two-day visit in Moscow on the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov

Russia values all opportunities provided by Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks — Lavrov

According to the foreign minister, the agenda for the talks with the Turkish side is extensive, as it is defined by the agreements and understandings that have been reached during meetings between the two countries' leaders

Press review: France seeks influence in Asia as Kiev warns of prolonged conflict

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, May 27th

Russia cannot exist without sovereignty — Putin

The Russian president replied to a remark by Anton Muromtsev, deputy director of the science department of the Talent and Success Foundation of the Sirius Educational Center, that teachers in Russia are doing everything to win the battle for preserving Russia’s values

IN BRIEF: What we know about last night’s Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions

Three buildings at an industrial zone in Murom were damaged

Ukrainian army has no capabilities to counter Russia’s Iskander missile system

According to Rostec, can only observe the flight of these missiles and realize the inevitable destruction of its sites

Path to better Russia-US ties difficult but Moscow ready for honest dialogue

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stressed that developing dialogue with the US will not be carried out at the expense of Russia's strategic relations with its partners in BRICS and other friendly countries

Putin jokes about being called 'cyborg' by friend

The Russian leader commented on the option of proposing marriage via the nationwide government services website

Europe continues to indirectly participate in war against Russia — Kremlin

"We are all witnessing ongoing discussions about the possibility of the appearance of 'European contingents,'" Dmitry Peskov noted

Some European countries are led by Zelensky's brothers in mind — opposition politician

Viktor Medvedchuk pointed out that the attempt to destroy Russia is in fact World War III

Shoigu displays Skat, Kub drones to Chinese official

The official also demonstrated combat summer outfit with night vision glasses and portable mine and drone detectors

Kremlin says strikes on Ukraine come in response to enemy attacks on civilian facilities

Dmitry Peskov noted that the Ukrainians attack Russia's social infrastructure facilities, civilian infrastructure

German vice-chancellor denies Berlin's change of position on providing weapons to Ukraine

"There is no new agreement that goes beyond what the previous government did," Lars Klingbeil said

Kremlin mum on alleged Trump’s threats to impose new sanctions against Russia

Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources, that Donald Trump is considering to impose new anti-Russian sanctions this week and plans to withdraw from the negotiation process if he does not see the expected results

Russia requests UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine — Russia’s UN envoy

Dmitry Polyansky said that Moscow expects the Greek presidency of the UN Security Council to schedule the meeting for May 30

Putin endorses proposals to counter shipping restrictions in Baltic Sea — aide

As Nikolay Patrushev noted, the Baltic Fleet is strengthening its positions and reliably ensuring the safety of navigation

Fact-checking network exposes methods behind recent Romanian presidential election

Before the vote, there was a visible increase in the number of alarming reports by the Romanian media, with journalists and experts trying to convince the audience that the economic situation in the country would worsen

US receives Ukraine’s term sheet for peace deal — Kellogg

The US presidential special envoy added that Washington needs "to get that from the Russian side"

Russia to keep assisting Africa in fight against terrorism — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister stressed that Moscow "remains committed to its assistance to Africa in its efforts to strengthen its positions as a unique and influential center of global development"

US mum on new arms supplies to Ukraine, fears 'antagonizing Russia' — newspaper

According to The Washington Post, Kiev believes that the US will sell ammunition for Patriot systems to Ukraine rather than provide it free of charge as the previous administration did

Russian army expands buffer zone near Kursk Region — military expert

Andrey Marochko said that it is very difficult for Ukrainian militants to put up resistance in that broad frontline sector, even though Ukrainian armed formations are deploying additional forces and capabilities to the settlement of Loknya in the Sumy Region now

Decision to let Kiev hit with long-range weapons was made long ago — Lavrov

The Russian foreigh minister criticized Merz's comments as indicative of the "level of competence" among European leaders

Former Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu announces retirement from politics

"Now I am focused on my family," Calin Georgescu said

Russian economy fourth globally by purchasing power parity — Putin

According to the Russian leader, the national economy was growing at an outperforming pace over the last two years

	
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