Vladimir Putin, Trump and Russia

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Iran's Khamenei warns of 'strong blow' as Trump threatens to drop bombs, Putin silent on US ire
Iran and Russia took decisively different approaches in response to President Donald Trump's threats as Tehran vowed action against any "mischief" while the Kremlin remains tight-lipped.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump ‘very angry with Putin’ and threatens more sanctions if ceasefire not agreed
US president Donald Trump is “very angry” and “p***** off” with Vladimir Putin for his suggestion Volodymyr Zelensky should be replaced by a UN-mandated government, according to NBC News.Mr Trump told the US network he was furious with the Russian leader over his suggestion a temporary administration should be installed to replace Mr Zelensky.
Trump Says He’s ‘Very Angry’ at Putin and Threatens Secondary Tariffs on Russia
President Trump said he could impose tariffs on nations that buy oil from Russia if it thwarts negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine. He suggested the same step was possible for Iran.

Oil prices, Russia and trade war

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Oil prices ease on trade war concerns, despite threats to Russian supply
Oil prices dipped slightly on Tuesday as worries about the impact of a trade war on global growth outweighed concerns about a hit to supply from threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose secondary tariffs on Russian crude and bomb Iran.
Oil prices surge on US threats against Russia, Iran amid trade war concerns
The market will be watching for weekly inventory data from US industry group the American Petroleum Institute later on Tuesday, ahead of official statistics from the Energy Information Administration
Oil Eases Amid Trade War Concerns
Oil prices eased in Europe after posting sharp gains in the previous trading session, as investors fear looming U.S. tariffs could hurt global demand.
Spy agencies warn Russia, Iran, China and North Korea are teaming up against US like never before
Amid growing friction between the US and many of its European allies, the intelligence community is ominously warning that ...
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What warming U.S.-Russia relations could mean for Iran
Among the countries watching Washington's new overtures toward Moscow is Iran. Russia and Iran are partners on many geopolitical issues, including the war in Ukraine, where Russia has ...
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How a New Axis Called CRINK Is Working Against America
An axis uniting China, Russia, Iran and North Korea—dubbed CRINK by some Western officials—has emerged from the war in Ukraine, a loose alliance united by a mutual disdain for the U.S.-led ...
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Russia-Ukraine War
A bitter and bloody war in Ukraine has devastated the country, further isolated Russia from the West and fueled economic insecurity around the world. The small incursion targets the Belgorod ...