
Trump speaks with Putin, says talks to end Ukraine war will begin "immediately"
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and directed his national security team to lead negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
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President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and directed his national security team to lead negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
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