Event Brief
Oct 20, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Trump pursues closer ties with Russia as Ukraine war continues
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President Donald Trump has taken a series of recent steps that appear to favor Russian President Vladimir Putin, reflecting a desire to normalize U.S. relations with Moscow even if Ukraine is further undercut, The New York Times said. NPR reported that Trump is seeking a way to end the war amid high energy costs ahead of U.S. midterm elections.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump has taken recent steps that appear to favor Russia as he seeks to normalize relations with Moscow and find a way to end the war in Ukraine.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 3:19 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump is seeking to normalize relations with Moscow and find a way to end the war in Ukraine; NPR also cited high energy costs ahead of U.S. midterms.
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