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Trump speaks with Putin, says negotiations to end war in Ukraine will begin 'immediately'

President Trump spoke Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and said the two agreed to “start negotiations immediately” about the war in Ukraine. Trump posted on Truth Social that he had ...
The Hill - Feb. 12
Thursday Briefing: Trump and Putin Discuss an End to Ukraine War

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Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine war negotiations

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For Ukraine War Widows, Valentine’s Day is a Painful Reminder

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Trump and Putin Discussed the War in Ukraine

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The New York Times - 6d
Trump says he has spoken to Putin and agreed to negotiate Ukraine ceasefire

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The Guardian - 6d
Trump Says Call With Putin Is Beginning of Ukraine Peace Negotiations

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The New York Times - 6d
Alexei Navalny supporters visit grave on first anniversary of his death

Queues of people risk possible arrest at Moscow cemetery while European leaders condemn Kremlin. European leaders have condemned the Kremlin’s “ultimate responsibility” in the death of Alexei ...
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Ukraine war briefing: Power restrictions as Russia hits energy system

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Musk boasts about ‘thrashing bureaucracy’ as Trump expands power grab over independent agencies – US politics live

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