An Oval Office showdown between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would have been cheered by Russian President Vladimir Putin ... president for "standing up for America ...

He stated that Ukraine is ready to sign an agreement on mineral resources as a step toward gaining stronger security commitments.

Russia’s Vladimir Putin could control a large swath of Eastern and Western European countries, and President Donald Trump will be wondering aloud whether it’s anyone’s business or concern.