Russia Open to ‘Respectful Dialogue’ After Trump Urges Putin to End Ukraine War

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for an end to the Ukraine war, Russia expresses willingness for a ‘respectful dialogue’ to seek a resolution.

The Kremlin has expressed its readiness for a “mutually respectful dialogue” with US President Donald Trump regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

This follows Trump’s warning that Russia will encounter additional sanctions if Putin doesn’t halt what he termed the “ridiculous war,” a stance Ukraine has stated they “really welcome.”

Analysis: Kyiv seeks decisive action, not just rhetoric, from President Trump, reports our correspondent Sarah Rainsford.

This afternoon, Trump is scheduled to deliver his first major speech of his second term to global business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

In the US, Trump has directed 1,500 troops to the border to erect barriers as part of his immigration crackdown. As many as 10,000 troops might be deployed for this effort.

Soon after his inauguration on Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to revoke the right of citizenship for certain children born in the United States.

The order specifically targets children born to parents who are in the country either illegally or temporarily. It is scheduled to apply to those born after February 19.

However, the order has already faced legal challenges, primarily from Democratic-led states that contend it is unconstitutional.

This is because the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees citizenship to those born on American soil, a principle known as “birthright” citizenship. Amending the Constitution requires support from two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and approval by America’s states.

The initial legal challenge to the order is scheduled for a hearing on Thursday morning in Seattle. In this case, four states—Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon—are requesting that a judge temporarily suspend the order while their arguments undergo judicial review.

Meanwhile, attorneys from the US Department of Justice are presenting an alternative interpretation of the 14th Amendment. They contend that it does not extend to individuals born unlawfully in the United States who are non-citizens.

Federal employees are currently preparing for change and disruption as the Trump administration takes office.

According to a notice shared with me, employees at one agency received an email instructing them to report any attempts by colleagues to “disguise” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in their offices.

The email stated that not reporting the information within 10 days would result in “adverse consequences.”

U.S. government employees consistently face changes with every presidential transition, but through his executive orders, Trump has indicated an intention to steer the federal workforce in a significantly different direction.