Trump

Hellish sanctions: will they help end the war?

An oilman from Houston Fadi Khraibe, a political scientist, an expert in energy security from Washington Ariel Cohen, and the editor-in-chief NT Evgenia Albats* discuss what awaits Russia after October 18, 2026, when US President Donald Trump may impose secondary sanctions against countries purchasing Russian oil and gas

Small Victorious World War III

How Putin and Trump are engaged in a mutually respectful proxy confrontation — columnist NT Andrey Kolesnikov*

США на пороге гражданской войны?

Вызов миру, вызов американскому обществу и другие «фишки» Дональда Трампа — об этом NT поговорил с известным историком-американистом, профессором Университета штата Огайо Иваном Куриллой*

Triggered

The new “Trump Plan,” even if supplemented and revised, can only bring about a freeze of the conflict, but will not solve the “root cause” of instability — the Kremlin's views on the world order, believes columnist NT Andrey Kolesnikov*

FT: The summit in Budapest between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was canceled after a memorandum from the Russian Foreign Ministry

In it, Russia demanded territorial concessions from Ukraine, a reduction in armed forces, and guarantees that the country would never join NATO

Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin should end the war in Ukraine rather than test missiles, as a US nuclear submarine is off the coast of Russia

This is how the US president commented on the Kremlin's statements about the successful test of the "Burevestnik" missile with a nuclear power unit

WSJ: Donald Trump plans to create a 'Golden Fleet' to counter China

It is expected to be equipped with large military ships with long-range missiles

WSJ: Donald Trump was offered three options for sanctions against Russia, he chose the middle one

As a tougher measure, it was proposed to impose sanctions against Russian industry and the country's top leadership

The US has suspended the preparation of the Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest

It became clear to Washington that there would be "no deal" in Budapest, sources in the White House reported

«Leave everything as it is. They can agree on something later»

The US President stated that the freezing of hostilities in Ukraine should occur along the current front line

FT: Trump urged Zelensky to accept Putin's terms and give him all of Donbass

The meeting was tense, the US president «constantly argued», repeating Kremlin narratives that contradict his recent statements

WP: In a conversation with Trump, Putin demanded that Ukraine fully surrender the Donetsk region

In return, he is ready to give up part of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions

Reuters: HAMAS is in no hurry to disarm, as it intends to "maintain security control in Gaza"

A member of the HAMAS political bureau stated that he cannot commit to disarmament, and called public executions justified "exceptional measures"

«It's good that President Trump didn't say „no“, but today he didn't say „yes“»

Donald Trump made it clear at the meeting with Zelensky that his priority now is diplomacy, and the supply of «Tomahawks» could undermine it

Donald Trump at a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky said that Russia and Ukraine want to end the war and this will be the ninth war he ends

The President offered the US "thousands of drones" if Washington transfers "Tomahawk" missiles, promising to strike "only military targets"

Bloomberg: The second Trump-Putin summit could undermine all of Ukraine's efforts

A phone conversation with Putin before meeting with Zelensky and Trump's new plan for a «final settlement of the conflict» could be another shift in US foreign policy

Donald Trump once again called the conversation with Vladimir Putin "very productive" and stated that he plans to meet with Putin in Budapest

He also reported that a meeting between representatives of Russia and the USA is scheduled for next week

Axios: Donald Trump will have a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin before meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

During the meeting between Trump and Zelensky, the possibility of supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles is planned to be discussed

FT: If the supply of "Tomahawks" to Ukraine is approved, the US will assist the Armed Forces of Ukraine in launching these cruise missiles

According to experts, Washington may transfer from dozens to hundreds of missiles to Kyiv

Donald Trump spoke in the Knesset, announced the end of the era of terror, the demilitarization of Gaza, and the disarmament of Hamas

He also made a personal request to the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption

Donald Trump stated that Washington might transfer Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, but first he wants to talk to Putin

Trump wants to present the Kremlin with a choice: either end the war or face a 'new level of escalation' where the US will strengthen Ukraine

Donald Trump held a conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky about strengthening the Ukrainian air defense system

Only through strength can Russia be forced into genuine diplomacy, believes the President of Ukraine

Trump promised to increase tariffs against China to 130% in response to China's tightening of rare earth metal export rules

He also canceled a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea

The Israeli Cabinet voted for the ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were present at the vote, at least five far-right ministers were against

Israel and Hamas Signed a Ceasefire Agreement and Hostage Release in Exchange for Prisoners

In the evening, the Israeli government will ratify the document, it will come into effect within 24 hours, then within 72 hours Hamas must release the hostages

Israel and Hamas agreed on the «first phase» of Trump's plan for hostage release, the agreement is to be signed today

Hamas will release 20 remaining hostages alive and return the bodies in exchange for 2000 people, 250 of whom are serving life sentences

Why a Dictatorship in the U.S. Is Impossible

A common refrain among today’s journalists, political scientists, and many politicians of various stripes is that President Trump is successfully undermining American institutions, and that soon democracy in the United States will come to an end (“каюк”). Why that’s not the case is explained by Yevgenia Albats.

Donald Trump stated that he almost made a decision regarding the supply of 'Tomahawk' missiles to Ukraine, adding that he 'does not seek escalation'

Trump said that initially he would like to know how exactly the Ukrainians will use these missiles

Hamas agreed to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and discuss Trump's plan

Earlier, Trump stated that if Hamas does not accept his plan by 6 PM on Sunday, a «real hell» will ensue, although he did not specify if he is ready to discuss the terms

Donald Trump set a deadline for Hamas to accept his peace plan — 6:00 PM Sunday Washington time

Otherwise, he promised the terrorist group a "real hell"

WSJ: US to Provide Ukraine with Intelligence for Missile Strikes on Russia's Energy Infrastructure

They are also considering the possibility of providing Ukraine with Tomahawk and Barracuda cruise missiles, but no final decision has been made yet

Shutdown in the USA: Federal Government Stops Working for the First Time in Six Years

Democratic and Republican leaders blame each other for the crisis, hundreds of thousands of government employees sent on unpaid leave

«I hope we have a peaceful deal, and if HAMAS refuses, then, Bibi, you have my support to do whatever it takes»

Trump unveiled a 20-point plan for resolving the situation in Gaza, proposing temporary external governance with international participation

Keith Kellogg stated that Donald Trump authorized Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia

However, sometimes the Pentagon does not give Ukraine permission to carry them out, added the US special envoy for Ukraine

«Driving a wedge between Washington and Taipei is the holy Grail of the Taiwan issue for Beijing»

Xi Jinping will attempt to make Trump officially declare during trade negotiations that the US «opposes» Taiwan independence

The Telegraph: Volodymyr Zelensky asked Donald Trump for 'Tomahawk' missiles, which would allow Kyiv to strike Moscow

In his opinion, long-range missiles will help speed up negotiations for a peace agreement

TikTok will be acquired by a consortium of investors led by Oracle, allowing the app to operate in the US, Trump signed the corresponding order

Among the investors will be the Emirati investment company MGX, which previously invested $2 billion in the Trump family startup

Donald Trump at a meeting with Turkish President Recep Erdogan stated that Putin "must stop," and Turkey should stop buying Russian oil

He suggested to Erdogan to stop being "neutral" and intervene in the conflict, as everyone respects him

«Russian officials must end the war or find bomb shelters»

Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Donald Trump approved Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy infrastructure

Donald Trump stated that with the support of the EU, Ukraine "will be able to reclaim all its original territory," and possibly "go even further"

He also stated that the US will continue to supply weapons to NATO, and the Alliance can do what it deems necessary with them

Trump believes NATO countries can shoot down Russian planes in their airspace, whether Putin can be trusted, he will say 'in about a month'

The 'greatest progress', in his opinion, is that the Russian economy is now 'in a terrible state'

Donald Trump from the UN General Assembly podium stated that he stopped seven wars, the war in Ukraine is on the conscience of the previous administration, and India and China are the "main sponsors" of this war

Trump considers climate change claims the "greatest lie of all time," green energy a "scam," and the UN a useless organization

Donald Trump signed an order recognizing 'Antifa' as a 'terrorist organization'

This threatens the prosecution of donors supporting the anti-fascist movement and introduces the concept of 'domestic terrorism'

Donald Trump: «I declare „Antifa“ — a sick, dangerous, left-radical disaster — a major terrorist organization»

The President of the USA declared the anti-fascist movement without structure and leadership a «terrorist organization», so far only in words

Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against The New York Times and its journalists

He accused the publication of slander, defamation, and a "decade-long campaign of lies," demanding $15 billion

Donald Trump reported that peace talks are hindered by the hatred between Putin and Zelensky and Europe's indecision

However, he still believes that talks involving him will begin «relatively soon»

Donald Trump: «I thought the Russian war would be one of the easiest to stop, but it seems to be a bit more complicated than some others»

The US President acknowledged that Putin and Zelensky are «not ready» for a peace agreement yet, but «something must happen»

“Trump is the only chance for Putin to exit the war with minimal losses”

On why the American and Russian sides evaluate the results of negotiations differently, whether Russia can achieve its goals in Ukraine, and what is happening in Putin's economy and business, NT spoke with businessman and public figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky*

Red Line for Ukraine

Can Trump, in search of a peaceful resolution and stopping the war, "push" Zelensky and force him to accept the aggressor's terms? Can Ukraine give up part of its territories, and what will it have to sacrifice? Retired ambassador Peter Tesh, professor at Kings College in London Samuel Greene, and TV journalist Yevgeny Kiselyov* answered questions from NT.

Victims of Victory

Putin has once again bought time to continue the SMO — this is the main outcome of the event, which can only conditionally be called «negotiations» and «summit», according to columnist The New Times Andrey Kolesnikov*

August 15, Alaska. Putin vs Trump

Can a meeting in Anchorage bring a truce to the Russian-Ukrainian war? Former Russian Foreign Minister (1990–1996) Andrey Kozyrev*, businessman, oilman, chairman of the board of the Ukrainian corporation North American Interpipe Corporation Fadi Khraibe, and military analyst Yuri Fedorov* shared their versions with NT.

«Russia shows: freedom can be either complete or none»

Trump against universities, Harvard for independence from the authorities — who will win? Professor, head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University, Eugene Shakhnovich, answers questions from The New Times

Trump vs. the Elite

On the peculiarities of the economic policy of the 47th American president, his relations with Putin, and the war with universities, The New Times spoke with Harvard University economics department professor Oleg Itskhoki

Scalene Triangle

What are the US and Russia imposing on Ukraine? What cards does Trump hold? The fate of peace talks and the future of European security The New Times discussed with political advisor, specialist in Russian and European affairs Fiona Hill and political analyst, journalist Lucien Kim

Negotiation Deadlock

Trump and his negotiators are failing to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine, and a truce seems increasingly unattainable. Why are the Americans broadcasting Putin's demands and threatening Zelensky — NT discussed with journalist, editor, and publisher Alexei Venediktov*, head of the information service "Dozhd" Katerina Kotrikadze*, and politician, retired FSB general Evgeny Savostyanov*

Trump's Trade War

Why did the US president impose protective tariffs on imports? Is America facing a recession? How will the «tariff revolution» affect Europe and what will happen to the economies of Russia and Ukraine? Political scientist, founder of the portal Re: Russia Kirill Rogov* and economic analyst, chief economist of an investment company Rory MacFarquhar (USA) sought answers to these questions for NT.

«Ukraine is not going to surrender»

Is there hope for a truce? Can Trump handle Putin? Can Ukraine overcome war fatigue? Military analyst Yuri Fedorov* and journalist, popular blogger Ivan Yakovina* answer questions from The New Times

“Trump's team came to destroy what is actually already outdated”

About the triangle “Russia — USA — Ukraine” and the prospects of stopping military actions, The New Times spoke with politician and public figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky*

«Trump will have to reckon with Ukraine and Zelensky»

About the background of the scandal in the Oval Office of the White House, the mood in Ukraine, and what the scandal between the two presidents will lead to — Simon Shuster, a special correspondent for the American magazine Time in Ukraine Simon Shuster told in an interview with The New Times

House "Dynamo"

The Trump-Putin pact is not capable of solving all global problems, or even the problems of the US and Putin's Russia themselves, columnist NT Andrey Kolesnikov* believes.

Echo of the Oval Office

Evgenia Albats* — on how Vladimir Alexandrovich and Donald Fredovich quarreled, and what the Third World War has to do with it 

The Ultimate Betrayal

Francis Fukuyama, author of many well-known books, including The End of History and the Last Man, accused the US of betrayal and siding with authoritarian Russia — article by Masha Slonim

Ukraine between Putin and Trump

About the "Munich Agreement" against Ukraine, what Europe needs to do in the absence of the American "security umbrella," the role and fate of President Zelensky — NT spoke with Harvard professor Oleg Itskhoki, diplomat, the first Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Andrey Kozyrev, and military analyst Yuri Fedorov*

Конец света отменяется?

Споет ли Аль Бано свою «Феличиту» на Красной площади с оркестром в рамках сделки с Трампом? Колумнист NT Андрей Колесников* — о чаяниях российской элиты

«Газой никто не хочет владеть, кроме Трампа»

О фантазиях Трампа на тему Газы, будущем палестинцев, о ХАМАСе и арабских соседях Израиля The New Times поговорил с израильским политиком, востоковедом, специалистом по арабскому Ближнему Востоку Ксенией Светловой

Почему диктаторы и автократы всего мира радуются замораживанию работы американского агентства по международному развитию USAID

Заметку британской газеты Financial Times «Приостановке поддержки СМИ радуются автократы» читала Маша Слоним

Взрослые в доме, который рушит Трамп

Трамп размахивает кувалдой, но его действия, в отличие от первой каденции, хорошо подготовлены, считает Евгения Альбац*

Нелегальные иммигранты: между депортацией и экономической целесообразностью

Об иммиграционной системе США и политической подоплеке скандальных указов Дональда Трампа The New Times поговорил с адвокатом, специалистом по иммиграционному праву Юлией Николаевой и бизнесменом, председателем совета директоров North American Interpipe Фади Храйбе

How much does access to Trump cost

One to two million dollars will allow you to get close or even talk to Trump, a contribution of one hundred thousand — «may not be noticed at all». Found out by Evgenia Albats*

4 года Трампа: чего ждать от его возвращения в Белый дом?

Сделает ли он Америку великой снова, как обещал избирателям? Почему его возвращение приветствуют и самые богатые, и бедные американцы? О чем и почему он умолчал в инаугурационной речи? На вопросы NT отвечали Джилл Догерти, профессор Джорджтаунского университета, и Максим Ноготков, предприниматель, один из первых миллиардеров в России

Inauguration and Around

What was happening in the Capitol rotunda and how it was reflected on TV, who surrounded the incoming 47th President of the USA, Donald Trump, — was observed by Evgenia Albats*

Запрос на мир

Вой­на, Трамп, санкции — что нас ждет в 2025 году? О возможностях и рисках нового политического года The New Times поговорил с Андреем Козыревым, экс-министром иностранных дел РФ (1990–1996), и журналистом, политологом Андреем Колесниковым*

Трамп versus Путин: кто кого?

Будет ли новый хозяин Белого дома противостоять стремлению российского диктатора доминировать в Европе и мире? Или предпочтет с ним договориться и «сольет» Украину и НАТО? На вопросы The New Times отвечают известные американские журналисты Сьюзан Глассер (Susan Glasser) и Питер Бейкер (Peter Baker)

«Трамп очень хорошо понимает, что Путин блефует, но и сам умеет блефовать»

Возвращение Трампа: что будет с войной в Украине, какими будут его экономические шаги и чем это обернется для Америки и для мира? На вопросы NT отвечают Сергей Алексашенко*, экономист, российский общественный и государственный деятель, и Сергей Юдовский, предприниматель в сфере IT (Техас, США)

Камала Харрис против Дональда Трампа: одна Америка против другой?

О том, какие сценарии ждут США после победы того или другого кандидата в президенты, The New Times накануне дня голосования говорил с профессором Джорджтаунского университета, бывшим шефом Московского бюро CNN Джилл Догерти и известным финансистом-инвестором Алексеем Фридляндом

«Байден был мостиком от старого к новому»

Действующий президент США вышел из президентской гонки. Кто займет его место? NT задал вопросы профессору Стэнфордского университета, бывшему послу США в Москве Майклу Макфолу и известному американскому финансисту, писателю Алексею Фридлянду

США: как Байден преподал урок Путину

А также всем другим автократам и диктаторам, от Си до Хомейни, кто не способен поставить страну выше своих личных интересов — считает Евгения Альбац*, Кембридж, США

«Два мужика считают, что только они могут спасти страну»

После покушения на Дональда Трампа многие наблюдатели в США говорят, что исход противостояния Байден–Трамп предрешен. Так ли это? Как это событие повлияет на выбор избирателей? Изменится ли риторика и трампистов, и демократов? Об этом The New Times говорил с известной американской журналисткой Юлией Иоффе

Граната, брошенная в НАТО

Мировые СМИ комментируют заявление Дональда Трампа в отношении союзников по НАТО

Обыск в резиденции Трампа

По мнению юристов, расследование может привести к тому, что Дональд Трамп не сможет баллотироваться в президенты в 2024 году.

Трамп заразился коронавирусом

У президента и первой леди США подтвердили коронавирус

WP: Трамп может предпочесть торговую войну с Китаем

Кому на самом деле навредят новые пошлины США на товары из Китая

В США выходит книга Боба Вудворда «Страх. Трамп в Белом доме»

О чем эта книга и почему Белый Дом собирается судиться с ее автором

Видео Трамп показал Киму

Трамп в Конгрессе: 1 (одно) слово о России

В первом обращении к парламентариям президент назвал Россию соперником, но говорил в основном о политике США в Азии

Сила слова

Еще недавно могущественный стратег президента США уволен со всех своих постов. А скандальная книга «Огонь и Ярость: Что происходит внутри Белого дома Трампа» допечатывается тиражом 1 млн

До Флинна почти докопались

Экс-советнику Трампа по нацбезопасности могут быть предъявлены серьезные обвинения: соучастие в попытке киднепинга, за который власти Турции предлагали миллионы

Невстреча в Дананге

Почему у Владимира Путина и Дональда Трампа на саммите АТЭС не нашлось времени для разговора с глазу на глаз и что они оба увезли из Вьетнама

Переговоры «на бегу»

Российско-американский парадокс: президенты довольны друг другом, отношения между странами — в кризисе 

Эффект Трампа

Кто голосовал за «Альтернативу для Германии» и как ей удалось стать третьей политической силой в стране — The New Times просмотрел немецкие газеты и ТВ 

«Русские сезоны» в Вашингтоне. Акт второй

Связи Дональда Трампа и его команды с Россией расследуют три комитета Конгресса, ФБР и спецпрокурор Роберт Мюллер. Когда ждать результатов — выяснял The New Times

Трамп VS Клинтон

Трамп-power

Загадка по имени Трамп

Победитель и проигравшие

Трамп — наш?

Разделенные Штаты Америки

Кибергейт

6 января 2017 года три крупнейших разведведомства США — Агентство национальной безопасности (АНБ), ЦРУ и ФБР — опубликовали доклад, в котором утверждалось: президент России Владимир Путин лично санкционировал хакерские атаки на компьютерные системы в США во время президентских выборов. Публикация доклада стала доминантой скандала, который сопровождал американскую избирательную кампанию практически с того самого момента, когда Дональд Трамп и Хиллари Клинтон сошлись в поединке за кресло в Белом доме. В подоплеке и деталях скандала THE NEW TIMES разбирался с помощью эксперта

Один дома

Незадолго до своей инаугурации Дональд Трамп обвинял Барака Обаму в создании препятствий к «гладкой передаче» власти. Обамы нет в Белом доме с 20 января. Но никакой «гладкой передачи» власти действительно не наблюдается: Вашингтон лихорадит. То, что происходит здесь в первые дни и недели правления Трампа, — это не смена власти. Это напоминает смену режима

Эндрю Уайс: "Мир вступает в хрупкий период"

Эндрю Уайс: "Мир вступает  в хрупкий период"