Trump calls Putin "absolutely crazy" as Russia hammers Ukraine
Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone strike to date after Trump called Putin crazy for stepping up his offensive and "needlessly killing a lot of people."
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Trump lashes out at Putin, calling him "crazy"
President Trump has always claimed he had a good relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and argued that he could negotiate with him. But after this weekend of deadly attacks on Ukraine, he shifted his tone. Willie James Inman has the details.
Trump slams Putin as "absolutely crazy"
President Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, writing on Truth Social that "he has gone absolutely CRAZY!" Mr. Trump also told reporters he's "not happy with what Putin is doing" and condemned recent Russian strikes on Ukraine. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Trump rebukes Putin over attacks on Ukraine
President Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin after Russia launched its biggest air attack of the war on Ukraine over the weekend. Mr. Trump said he's considering sanctions against Russia. On Monday, Russia responded to Mr. Trump's criticism citing "emotional overload" right now.
Trump says Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap "could lead to something big"
An ongoing prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia was the only result of recent peace talks, but President Trump wonders if it "could lead to something big???"
Rep. Keating pushes Rubio on Putin
Democratic Rep. Bill Keating asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio if Russian President Vladimir Putin is "a war criminal" while he questioned him at a House hearing on Wednesday. "Crimes have been committed in the war on Ukraine and there will be accountability for that," Rubio responded.
Pro-Russia former Ukrainian politician reportedly gunned down in Spain
Andriy Portnov, a pro-Russian former politician from Ukraine who was sanctioned by the U.S., was reportedly gunned down outside his kids' school in Madrid.
China says Trump's missile defense plan could turn space into a battlefield
Trump's plans to build a "Golden Dome" U.S. missile defense system undermine "global strategic balance and stability," and should be abandoned, China says.
Where Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks stand
President Trump said Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin ceasefire talks after his separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Michael O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins "CBS Morning News" with more.
Trump optimistic about ceasefire talks
President Trump appears optimistic about progress made during his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying Russia and Ukraine will start immediate negotiations, but those talks have already been going on among delegates for both sides. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to call for a "full and unconditional ceasefire." CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest from the White House.
Trump holds 2-hour call with Putin ahead of conversation with Zelenskyy
President Trump said ceasefire negotiations would begin "immediately," but the Kremlin has expressed little eagerness for a ceasefire in the war it began.
What came of Trump's 2-hour call with Putin?
President Trump says his 2-hour phone call Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine "went very well." CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
What we know about 2-hour Trump-Putin call
President Trump held calls with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts on Monday as he continued efforts to reach a possible ceasefire between the two countries. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Olivia Rinaldi have the details.
Trump summarizes 2-hour phone call with Putin
President Trump held a 2-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday with Mr. Trump saying afterward that Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin ceasefire discussions. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports and Brian Taylor, director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at Syracuse University, joins with analysis.
Trump reportedly wraps 2-hour call with Putin
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have ended their call focused on the war in Ukraine after two hours of speaking, according to the Associated Press, citing Putin. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump holding Putin, Zelenskyy calls
President Trump says he will hold phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he insists on a ceasefire in Ukraine. Mr. Trump also said he will be speaking with various members of NATO. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
Zelenskyy meets with U.S. officials, European leaders ahead of Trump-Putin call
President Trump said he plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday about stopping the "bloodbath" in Ukraine. He will then speak with Zelenskyy and leaders of various NATO countries.
Trump expected to speak with Putin, Zelenskyy
President Trump is expected to speak Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a move aimed at bringing an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. Willie James Inman reports.
Rubio says U.S. will find out if Russia is "tapping us along"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told "Face the Nation" he believes talks to end the war in Ukraine will only progress if President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in person.
Russian drone strikes continue in Ukraine as Vatican renews offer for help
The strikes – and renewed offer from the Vatican – come hours after Moscow and Kyiv had held their first direct peace talks in years that failed to yield a ceasefire.
Former ambassador to Ukraine on peace talks
For the first time since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began in 2022, the two countries held direct peace talks. William Taylor, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins "The Daily Report" with his analysis of the meeting and negotiations.
Putin won't take peace with Ukraine without restoring empire, Robert Gates says
"Putin feels that he has a destiny to recreate the Russian Empire," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Trump says he'll meet with Putin on Ukraine war "as soon as we can"
As Russia and Ukraine hold their first direct talks in years, Trump says there won't be a real breakthrough to end the war until he sits down with Putin.
Trump's strategy with Russia, Ukraine
Russian and Ukrainian officials were set to hold peace talks in Turkey, but the leaders of those countries are not expected to attend. Brian Taylor, the director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at Syracuse University, joins "The Daily Report" with analysis.
White House says U.S. has deal with U.A.E.
President Trump spent Thursday in Abu Dhabi for the third and final leg of his Middle East trip. Similar to his visits in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, he announced a multi-billion dollar economic deal with the United Arab Emirates. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
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