The war in Ukraine began with an invasion by Russia in February 2022. There have been more than 240,000 soldiers killed on both sides, according to Ukraine.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin telling him to make a deal now to end the war in Ukraine, threatening economic consequences if he doesn't. "It's time to 'MAKE A DEAL.' NO MORE LIVES SHOULD BE LOST!!!" Trump wrote in a new social media post.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine.

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia praised President Trump’s second inauguration, but the American leader did not return the compliment.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Russia "and other participating countries" with taxes, tariffs and sanctions if a deal to end the war in Ukraine is not struck soon. Without a deal,

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping share a broad world view, which portrays the West as decadent and in decline as China challenges U.S. supremacy in many areas.

Shortly before US President Donald Trump's inauguration, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signaled his readiness to discuss the Ukraine conflict with the incoming American administration.

Donald Trump has warned Vladimir Putin that the US is ready to punish Russia with a barrage of new trade restrictions if it fails to reach an agreement soon to end the war in Ukraine. Trump’s statement in a Truth Social post on Wednesday comes as the new US president tries to ratchet up the pressure on Moscow to launch negotiations with Ukraine.

Retired General Keith Kellogg has a plan for ending the war, but the president will control the talks.