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Trump Pursues Ukraine Deal with Putin Amid European Concerns

8/12/2025

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President Trump is eager to explore a potential deal with Putin regarding Ukraine during their upcoming Alaska meeting. He downplayed Zelenskyy's involvement in the peace talks, promising to brief him later. Meanwhile, Europe watches anxiously, fearing a possible agreement that could tilt in Russia's favor as Trump pushes for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.

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President Trump is eager to explore a potential deal with Putin regarding Ukraine during their upcoming Alaska meeting. He downplayed Zelenskyy's involvement in the peace talks, promising to brief him later. Meanwhile, Europe watches anxiously, fearing a possible agreement that could tilt in Russia's favor as Trump pushes for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.