Trump is talking tougher toward Putin but has yet to ratchet up assistance to Ukraine

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  Trump refuses to say if he’s spoken to Putin; White House ‘talking’ about ending Ukraine war

  President Trump on Friday wouldn’t say if he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since he began his second term but said there are ongoing discussions about ending the war in Ukraine. ...
  
  The Hill - 4d
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  Ukraine war briefing: Putin refuses direct talks with Zelenskyy

  Russian president calls Ukrainian counterpart ‘illegitimate’; Zelenskyy says government will try to replace suspended US aid. What we know on 1,071 Continue reading...
  
  The Guardian - Jan. 29
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  Putin ‘ready for negotiations’ with Trump on Ukraine war

  Russian president strikes noticeably favourable tone, downplaying Trump’s economic threats. Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to discuss the war in Ukraine with Donald Trump and suggested it ...
  
  The Guardian - Jan. 24
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  Trump talks tough with Putin on ending Ukraine war

  President Trump is turning up the heat on Russian President Vladimir Putin in his first days in power, seeking to pressure Russia’s leader to come to the negotiating table for a deal to end the war ...
  
  The Hill - Jan. 22
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  Trump tells Putin to reach Ukraine ‘deal’ soon or US will increase sanctions

  US president says Washington could impose more trade restrictions on Moscow
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 22
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  Trump: Putin 'destroying Russia' with war in Ukraine

  President Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is “destroying Russia” with its nearly three-year war in Ukraine, adding he hopes the Kremlin leader is open to making a deal to end the ...
  
  The Hill - Jan. 21

• Trump says Putin should make deal to end Ukraine war

  President Trump said Monday that Vladimir Putin should make a deal to end the war in Ukraine and that "I think he's destroying Russia by not making a deal." CBS News senior foreign correspondent ...
  
  CBS News - Jan. 21
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  Zelensky says Ukraine has offered assistance on California wildfires

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that his country has offered assistance on the California wildfires. “Today, I instructed Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs and our diplomats ...
  
  The Hill - Jan. 12
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  Trump says Putin meeting being set up to end 'bloody mess' of Ukraine war

  President-elect Donald Trump said he is planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he wants to end the "bloody mess" of the Ukraine war.
  
  NBC News - Jan. 10

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