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Over the past year two parallel sets of talks have been held about ending the war in Ukraine. American-led negotiations with Russia have produced proposal after proposal but no agreement on territory or security guarantees. Meanwhile, other envoys from the Kremlin and the White House have been discussing business. Volodymyr Zelensky, citing Ukrainian intelligence, says Russia has promised deals worth $12trn to America in return for sanctions relief; one insider reckons a package has already been agreed on. In Europe fears are rising that President Donald Trump could force Ukraine into crippling concessions by June—his latest deadline for peace—to chase gold in Russia. #Russia#Trump#Putin 👂More on Trump's Ear ⚠️

President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin informed him in a Monday morning call of a Ukrainian drone attack allegedly targeting one of his residences, saying the move was “not good,” even as Kyiv immediately rejected the allegation. #Trump#Putin#Russia 👂More on Trump's Ear

President Trump will depart for Davos on Tuesday feeling more confident than ever in his own power to shape global events and more willing to bully and berate anyone who stands in his way. Why it matters: In recent weeks, Trump has shown he's no longer content just dominating the U.S. and the news cycle — he wants to dominate the world. The big picture: Trump is heading to Switzerland after threatening tariffs on Denmark and seven other NATO allies — all of whom sent small detachments of troops to Greenland — if no deal is reached to hand the island to the U.S. by Feb. 1. While in Davos, he'll announce he's expanding the remit of his "Board of Peace" for Gaza beyond the enclave, in what some alarmed allies see as an attempt to establish a rival UN Security Council — with Trump holding the only veto. "The Board of Peace is not going to be limited to Gaza. It's a Board of Peace around the world," a senior U.S. official told Axios. "The president is focused on our hemisphere first, but he has his eye on the world. I wouldn't say he's fixated on global domination. He's America first. And America is still the world's leader," the official said. Trump's advisers say he's been emboldened in particular by the swift capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. "We're holding our breath, but it's definitely freed up the president even more to project power around the world," one top adviser said. Driving the news: Overnight, Trump posted memes of himself claiming Greenland and Canada, private text messages from French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and fresh messages on why the U.S. must have Greenland. "The message [in Davos] is how incredible our country is doing," Trump told reporters. Between the lines: Until recently, U.S. allies expected Trump's main contributions in Davos to be announcing the board for Gaza and signing a reconstruction deal for Ukraine. Instead, they've found themselves scrambling ahead of his arrival, debating how to contain a crisis over Greenland that threatens to rupture NATO. European officials "had to shred their Ukraine talking points and write new ones on Greenland," a Ukrainian official told Axios. Trump set the tone for the week when he texted the Norwegian prime minister stating that because he didn't get the Nobel Prize, he'll no longer focus primarily on peace. The U.S. later put the note on official letterhead and sent it to NATO ambassadors, as first reported by PBS. A senior Norwegian official said Oslo had intended to keep the text exchange private, and was surprised Trump shared it with other countries. The other side: The Europeans are signaling they're prepared to hit back, setting up what could be a highly contentious week in the Swiss Alps. EU countries are considering a massive package of retaliatory tariffs. Meanwhile, Denmark is sending additional troops to Greenland. In conversations on day one at Davos, some attendees expressed skepticism that the Europeans could match Trump punch for punch. "I'm taking the under on European fortitude," one American Davos veteran quipped. At various panels ahead of Trump's arrival — none of which had anything to do with Arctic security — there were remarks and nervous laughter about the prospect of an American invasion. The Greenland dispute pushed aside plans to use Davos week to reach understandings between the U.S., Ukraine and the European powers on security guarantees and reconstruction for Ukraine. A Ukrainian official said a plan for the leaders to sign the "prosperity plan" was scrapped. A U.S. official denied any date had been set and said the plan still needed some work. Trump still plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders, but a U.S. official said not to expect any breakthroughs. #Trump#Davos#Greenland#Ukraine 👂More on Trump's Ear ⚠️

Trump's main statements at the WEF in Davos 🔸Things are going fantastically well in Venezuela 🔸Europe has become a problematic continent — it is moving in the wrong direction 🔸The United States is imposing duties on other countries to compensate for its losses 🔸If it weren't for the United States, everyone would now be speaking German, maybe a little Japanese 🔸It was foolish to return Greenland to Denmark after the war . The United States insists on immediate negotiations on the acquisition of Greenland #Trump#Davos 👂More on Trump's Ear ⚠️

Trump has directed some frustration at Zelensky and Europe🇪🇺, believing that they are being unrealistic in their demands and need to accept that Ukraine has to lose some territory to end the conflict, the current and ex-officials told us. He is hesitant to commit more U.S. involvement 🇺🇸, wary of alienating his MAGA base, and he has ratcheted up his efforts to blame the war on his predecessor, Joe Biden, even seven months into his own presidency. “He just wants this over,” the senior official told us. “It almost doesn’t matter how.” 🕊 #Trump#Russia#Ukraine 👂More on Trump's Ear ⚠️

Trump increased the tension before the Davos forum by publishing provocative maps with Greenland as part of the United States Before the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump posted a series of images on his social network Truth Social, which many perceived as a provocation. On one of the AI-generated maps, Greenland, Canada, and Venezuela are highlighted in the colors of the American flag. In another image, Trump, along with Vice President Jay Dee Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sets up the US flag on Greenlandic soil with the caption "Greenland - US Territory est. 2026." Trump has long insisted that the United States should get Greenland, citing national security issues and criticizing Denmark and Europe for "insufficient protection" of the island. These publications coincide with threats to impose tariffs against European countries that do not support his position. According to Reuters, Trump reiterated his commitment to the idea of gaining control of Greenland and stressed that "there is no turning back" on this issue, despite growing discontent from the EU and NATO countries. #Trump#Greenland#Davos 👂More on Trump's Ear ⚠️

In Davos, people lit torches against Trump. They had a big protest near the World Economic Forum. Around ten people took about 450 torches up Gruniberg Mountain. They made the word "No Kings" with the torches. The torches were set up so you could see the word from far away. The slogan "No Kings" is from a protest in the USA. In 2025, millions of Americans protested against Trump. They thought he was trying to be too powerful and act like a dictator. #Trump#Davos#protests 👂More on Trump's Ear ⚠️

President Donald Trump has invited accused war criminal Vladimir Putin to join his “Board of Peace” initiative. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters Monday that Moscow is “studying all details” of Trump’s overture to the Russian leader, and “hopes for discussions with Washington to go over all the nuances.” If accepted, the MAGA leader’s offer would see the Russian tyrant join a U.S-led group set up to ostensibly “promote stability” and restore “lawful governance” in areas of conflict, with a principal focus on the restoration and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Bizarrely, news of Putin’s invite came just hours after Trump cited the “Russian threat” to Greenland as a reason for the U.S. to seize control of the Danish-owned territory. #Trump#Putin 👂More on Trump's Ear ⚠️

@RusEmbMalta Press release: 🇷🇺President Vladimir Putin’s Statement Following Victory Day Events On May 11, 2025, President of Russia Vladimir Putin addressed the media, summarising the outcomes of the commemorative events held in Moscow from May 7-10, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. 🕊️ Key highlights from the statement: 🔹 Russia reaffirms its readiness for serious peace negotiations with Ukraine, aimed at eliminating the root causes of the conflict and building a lasting, historical peace. 🔹 The President called on Kiev to resume direct talks, unconditionally, beginning May 15 in Istanbul, where the dialogue was previously held. 🔹 On May 12, President Putin will speak with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, asking him to facilitate the negotiations and provide a venue in Istanbul. 🔹 Russia hopes the talks will lead to real, mutual ceasefires, not just symbolic agreements. 🔹 The proposal is "on the table" – it is now up to the Ukrainian authorities and their Western sponsors to choose peace over ambition. 🌍 The President also reflected on the broader meaning of Victory Day: 🔸 Russia honours all who fought against Nazism – the Allies, Chinese soldiers, the Resistance in Europe, liberation fighters in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. 🔸 The Victory Parade in Moscow featured military contingents from 13 nations, marching alongside Russian troops in a symbol of international brotherhood. 🔸 Leaders from countries such as Serbia, Slovakia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina visited Moscow despite enormous external pressure – their courage was acknowledged and deeply appreciated. 🔸 Russia values its strong ties with nations pursuing sovereign, independent policies, and believes that constructive relations with European states can be restored through mutual respect and historical truth. 🔸 The comprehensive strategic partnership with China was highlighted as a model for modern, equal international cooperation. 🔗Full statement. 📞Telephone Call with President Erdogan Also on May 11, President Putin held a phone call with President Erdogan. The two leaders discussed the resumption of peace talks with Ukraine, to be held in Istanbul starting May 15. President Erdogan expressed full support for the initiative and confirmed Türkiye’s readiness to provide the necessary platform and assistance for negotiations aimed at achieving sustainable peace. 🤝 The leaders also discussed the expansion of bilateral trade and investment, including strategic cooperation in the energy sector. #Russia#Victoryday#Ukraine#PeaceTalks

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday 🗓🌍 he was “a little bit disappointed”😔 that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had not engaged with a US proposal to end the war with Russia ⚔️🇷🇺, after days of talks ended without a breakthrough ✋ though Kyiv pledged to pursue further negotiations 🤝✨. #Trump#Ukraine 👂More on Trump's Ear