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Trump's met with Putin and Zelenskyy. What's next for Russia-Ukraine peace talks?
Trump sounded positive on Monday as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, just two days after his summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska. "I think President Putin will make peace. I think President Zelensky will make peace. We'll see if they can get along," Trump said.

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Russia gifts motorcycle to Alaska man after Trump-Putin meeting
Russians made concessions ‘almost immediately,’ Trump envoy says of Putin summit
The Latest: Trump Says No to US Troops in Ukraine
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to Ukraine to defend against Russia, after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before.

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The Latest: Trump says he is setting up direct meeting for Zelenskyy and Putin
Trump says Putin may not want to make a deal on Ukraine
Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want to make deal
Trump admitted the conflict was "a tough one" to solve and conceded it was possible the Russian president was not interested in ending hostilities.

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Putin’s hand strengthens amid Trump’s push for peace deal
Trump says he has begun arrangements for face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy

Witkoff delivered Russian medal from Putin to family of American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024

US special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered a Russian medal to the grieving family of an American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024, a senior administration official told CNN.

Ukrainian lawmaker: It’s an ‘illusion’ Russia-Ukraine war can end ‘just by talking to Putin’

Ukrainian Member of Parliament Kira Rudik joins Meet the Press NOW as President Trump tries to arrange a summit between himself, Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. NBC News Correspondents Monica Alba and Andrea Mitchell report on Russia’s reaction to the prospect of a security deal for Ukraine.

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump ready to ‘crush’ Russian economy if Putin avoids talks with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump is willing to “crush” Russia's economy with sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Russia Plays Down the Prospect of a Putin-Zelensky Meeting

President Trump had suggested a meeting between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders could be a potential next step on the path to peace. Russian state news media barely mentioned the idea.

Russia accused of using local criminals to conduct sabotage operations

Western officials say Russia is hiring local criminals in Europe to carry out sabotage, from arson to attacks on Ukrainian-linked sites. The pace has slowed this year as Putin waits on possible talks with President Trump over Ukraine.

Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia’s war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain

Ahead of his meeting with the Russian leader last week, Trump threatened Russia with “severe consequences” if it didn’t accept a ceasefire. Afterward, he dropped that demand and said it was best to focus on a comprehensive peace deal — as Putin has pushed for.
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Why does Russia want Ukraine’s Donbas region?

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants any settlement to end the war to include giving Russia full control of the Donbas

Modi, Putin call affirms close India-Russia ties despite US pressure

A call between the leaders of Russia and India affirmed the countries’ close ties despite Washington’s demands for New Delhi to wean itself off Russian oil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked his “friend,
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