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Trump Warns Putin: Obstructing Peace Could Have Consequences
8/16/2025
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- President Trump cautioned Putin against obstructing the Ukraine peace process, warning of severe consequences.
- This summit marks the first U.S.-Russia meeting since 2021, focusing on the Ukraine conflict.
- Trump advocates for territory swaps, which Ukrainian President Zelenskyy opposes.
- Putin suggested a possible nuclear arms deal with the U.S. as the New START Treaty nears expiration in February.
