The US president was optimistic that Russia wanted to ‘make a deal’ – until it struck a US factory in Ukraine

A high-stakes meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska does not seem to have brought Russia and Ukraine any closer to a deal

US summits with Putin and European leaders offered a glimmer of hope for peace, but Russia seemed to cloud it.

The Russian leader is likely employing a range of psychological techniques to ensure the talks get nowhere, while avoiding Trump’s wrath

The US president was optimistic that Russia wanted to ‘make a deal’ – until it struck a US factory in Ukraine

US vice-president seems to have been hoodwinked that Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the invasion of Ukraine

US president appears to be frustrated with Russian leader’s contradictory words and actions