November 6 Russia drawing up plans to conduct nuclear tests after Trump announcement Putin orders nuclear test preparations after Trump announces U.S. will resume testing. Russia vows proportionate response to American nuclear program moves.
October 27 Aging Putin brings younger generation, family members into circle amid Kremlin instability: report Vladimir Putin tightens grip on power by promoting family members and younger allies to his inner circle as economic strain and opposition threats mount in Russia.
October 27 Trump warns Russia: US has world's greatest nuclear submarine 'right off their shores' Trump warns Putin that U.S. nuclear submarine is stationed right off Russian shores in response to Moscow's new 8,000-mile range missile test on Sunday.
October 27 The Tomahawk factor: US long-range missiles are the battlefield gamechanger Putin should fear Trump has not approved Ukraine's request for Tomahawk cruise missiles, citing yearlong training requirements and U.S. military needs despite weapon's 1,500-mile range capability.
October 25 Trump says he won't waste time meeting Putin unless Ukraine deal is likely to happen soon President Trump refuses to waste time on an unproductive summit with Vladimir Putin, citing the need for a guaranteed Ukraine peace agreement before any meeting occurs.
October 24 NATO fighter jets scrambled after Russian planes allegedly violate airspace Spanish NATO jets were scrambled after two Russian aircraft reportedly violated Lithuanian airspace, escalating tensions amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
October 23 Trump freezes out Putin for lack of ‘enough action’ toward peace — future talks uncertain President Donald Trump canceled his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, due to insufficient progress toward peace negotiations, the White House said.
October 23 After waffling between Russia and Ukraine, Trump slaps Kremlin with oil sanctions President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil while canceling his planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
October 22 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte endorses Trump's approach to ending Ukraine war after White House talks NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says pressure and sanctions are changing Vladimir Putin's calculus as Russia deals with heavy military losses in Ukraine as the war continues.
October 22 Trump, Zelenskyy agree on crucial aspect to end Ukraine war: 'good compromise' Russia rejects Trump's plan to halt Ukraine conflict at current battle lines, with Moscow demanding full control of Donbas region for lasting peace agreement.