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Trump Backs Putin's Peace Talks Amid Ukraine Tensions

5/11/2025

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Donald Trump has backed Vladimir Putin's push to restart peace talks with Ukraine, stalled since 2022. While Putin seeks negotiations without conditions, European leaders are wary. Russia's demand for assurances against Western arms in Ukraine casts doubt on the talks' authenticity, heightening fears of a resurgence in conflict.

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Donald Trump has backed Vladimir Putin's push to restart peace talks with Ukraine, stalled since 2022. While Putin seeks negotiations without conditions, European leaders are wary. Russia's demand for assurances against Western arms in Ukraine casts doubt on the talks' authenticity, heightening fears of a resurgence in conflict.