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Putin Calls for Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Violence

5/18/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the urgent need for a prisoner-of-war exchange and ceasefire conditions with Ukraine before any further negotiations can take place. As US President Donald Trump prepares to engage with Putin on ending the conflict, the violence persists, with recent Russian assaults resulting in casualties and intensifying demands for tougher international sanctions against Russia.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the urgent need for a prisoner-of-war exchange and ceasefire conditions with Ukraine before any further negotiations can take place. As US President Donald Trump prepares to engage with Putin on ending the conflict, the violence persists, with recent Russian assaults resulting in casualties and intensifying demands for tougher international sanctions against Russia.