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Trump Urges Putin to Negotiate, Steps Back from Ukraine

5/22/2025

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In a recent conversation, President Trump urged President Putin to engage in swift negotiations with Ukraine. However, Trump seems to be stepping back from backing Ukraine, insisting that the two nations should settle their differences on their own. This hesitance to impose new sanctions on Russia has sparked worries about America's dedication to Ukraine during these turbulent times.

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In a recent conversation, President Trump urged President Putin to engage in swift negotiations with Ukraine. However, Trump seems to be stepping back from backing Ukraine, insisting that the two nations should settle their differences on their own. This hesitance to impose new sanctions on Russia has sparked worries about America's dedication to Ukraine during these turbulent times.