Trump has a ‘real opportunity’ to bring Putin and Zelenskyy to a peace deal: Amb. Bill Taylor

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW as President Trump announces initial talks to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. NBC News correspondents Gabe Gutierrez and Raf Sanchez report that the Trump administration does not view NATO membership for Ukraine as part of a path to ending the war.

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