Tag: Vladimir Putin
U.S. Sanctions on Russia Still Loom After Putin-Witkoff Meeting
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at looming U.S. sanctions on Russia, the White House doubling its tariff rate on India, and...
US is auctioning $325M Russian superyacht Amadea, which boasts 8 state rooms, helipad, gym and spa
WASHINGTON – The United States is auctioning off the $325 million luxury superyacht Amadea, its first sale of a seized Russian superyacht since the...
The Latest: Putin hosts Trump envoy Witkoff for crucial talks on Ukraine peace deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, days before...
Trump’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ moment with the BLS echoes Putin’s purges and Orwell’s omens
The ancient Greek play “Antigone” by Sophocles warns that “no one loves the messenger who brings bad news” and “no man delights in the...
China pushes back at US demands to stop buying Russian and Iranian oil
WASHINGTON – U.S. and Chinese officials may be able to settle many of their differences to reach a trade deal and avert punishing tariffs,...
Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev
WASHINGTON – In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump said Friday he's ordering the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines “based on the...
The Latest: Trump inaugurates his family’s newest luxury golf course in Scotland
President Donald Trump cut the ribbon at a ceremony for his family’s second golf course in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Trump has been visiting Scotland on...
Higher US tariffs part of the price Europe was willing to pay for its security and arms for Ukraine
BRUSSELS – France’s prime minister described it as a “dark day” for the European Union, a “submission” to U.S. tariff demands. Commentators said EU...
The Latest: Trump to discuss trade with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland
President Donald Trump is in Scotland, where he is meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to refine a trade deal the two leaders...
Can his golf course ‘further’ US-UK relations? Trump will use meeting with prime minister to try
EDINBURGH – President Donald Trump once suggested his golf course in Scotland “furthers" the U.S.-U.K. relationship. Now he's getting the chance to prove it.British...
