Vladimir Putin

Russian Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev's statement on Wednesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will not be included in the National Wealth Fund mirrors President Vladimir Putin's historically cautious approach to cryptocurrency. What Happened: Kolychev, speaking to Interfax on Wednesday,...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered the United States access to Russia's metals, presenting Moscow as an alternative to Washington's push for Ukraine's resources. If President Donald Trump successfully brokers the agreement to stop the three-year conflict in Ukraine, it could open the...

President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in his ability to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to release thousands of Ukrainian children who have been kidnapped amid the ongoing conflict. What Happened: Trump voiced his belief during a conversation with Fox News Radio. He said...

The U.S. government has reportedly issued a diplomatic questionnaire to European leaders. The questionnaire seeks to understand their position on Ukraine’s security and their readiness to defend Ukraine without U.S. leadership. What Happened: The questionnaire is seen as a measure of European...

President Donald Trump warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday to swiftly negotiate an end to Russia's invasion or face losing his country entirely. “Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left,” Trump said. In a Truth Social post, Trump...

Major U.S. indices are little-changed in Tuesday's midday trading as investors monitor recent geopolitical developments and anticipate the release of the latest FOMC minutes on Wednesday. U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia Tuesday to begin peace negotiations, marking their first high-...

Officials from the United States and Russia held peace talks on Tuesday without the presence of Ukrainian or European officials.  The Details: U.S. officials led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian officials led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Saudi Arabia to begin...

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday after a long weekend following a mixed close on Friday. Monday was a federal holiday owing to the Presidents Day celebrations. The futures of all four benchmark indices advanced. Investors will be on the lookout for global macroeconomic factors as the U.S. and...

Ukraine has issued a warning to the US and Russia about the potential dangers of discussing the ongoing Ukraine war without Kyiv’s participation. What Happened: An aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed concerns over the U.S. and Russia negotiating the Ukraine war without...

The U.S. Justice Department has discovered $2 billion of Russian funds held at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM). This follows a series of substantial transfers from Russia to Turkey. What Happened: After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country made several large payments to Turkey, with...

The week was a whirlwind of economic and political events that kept the markets on their toes. From tariff concerns voiced by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell‘s firm stance on inflation, the week was filled with significant developments. Let...

Global oil prices retreated Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump revealed plans for his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia, raising prospects of potential shifts in global energy dynamics. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 0.84% to $70.77 per...

A high-stakes call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent shockwaves through markets, dragging down oil prices and U.S. defense stocks as investors reacted to Trump's surprise announcement of imminent peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The West Texas...

The United States has released Alexander Vinnik, the Russian co-founder of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-e cryptocurrency exchange, as part of a negotiated agreement with Moscow. What Happened: His release follows that of Marc Fogel, an American detained in Russia since 2021, The Wall Street Journal...

Despite Donald Trump‘s claims of a productive call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his assertion he could end the Ukraine war “quickly,” betting markets indicate skepticism about his ability to achieve a resolution within his first 90 days in office. What Happened:...