President Trump said he spoke with Putin about ending war in Ukraine. Here's what to know.

It's been nearly three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiating the end of the war.

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Trump says he spoke with Putin about ending war in Ukraine

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Trump says he spoke to Putin about ending the war in Ukraine

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