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Rubio Slams Brennan as Trump Hosts Putin on Ukraine

8/18/2025

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Margaret Brennan on "Face the Nation" for promoting a misleading narrative regarding European concerns about Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Trump hosted Putin for a summit to address the Ukraine war, which has resulted in approximately two million casualties since February 2022.
Despite unsuccessful ceasefire talks, both parties reported progress and plan to reconvene.
Trump is set to meet with Zelensky and European leaders to discuss the summit's outcomes and next steps.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Margaret Brennan on "Face the Nation" for promoting a misleading narrative regarding European concerns about Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Trump hosted Putin for a summit to address the Ukraine war, which has resulted in approximately two million casualties since February 2022.
Despite unsuccessful ceasefire talks, both parties reported progress and plan to reconvene.
Trump is set to meet with Zelensky and European leaders to discuss the summit's outcomes and next steps.