Mark Rutte says at the NATO Public Forum that US President Donald Trump helped break the deadlock on ending the war in Ukraine by initiating dialogue with Russia's Vladimir Putin. US President Donald Trump helped break the deadlock on ending the war in Ukraine by initiating dialogue with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin,

Putin has framed his offensive in Ukraine as part of a broader conflict between Russia and the West. Russian President, Vladimir Putin, expressed willingness today to meet with Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelensky,

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Guy Faulconbridge ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday dismissed claims the war in Ukraine is devastating the Russian economy, citing continued growth,