Trump, Ukraine and Russia
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The Trump administration is rebuffing pressure from Congress and Europe to ratchet up pressure on Moscow after a call with Putin.
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Axios: Trump asked Putin to make proposal Ukraine and Europe can agree toDuring a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, US President Donald Trump has said he asked Russian ruler Vladimir Putin to make a proposal that Ukraine and Europeans would not reject outright.
President Trump has shifted his stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, suggesting that the two nations must independently negotiate peace. Despite earlier promises to broker a quick resolution and threats of sanctions,
On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly said he would bring an end to the war within a day of taking office. Putin said Russia's goal is to remove what he called the root causes of the conflict in Ukraine and create conditions for lasting peace, according to the RBC news agency.
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In Ukraine and Gaza, host to two of the most intractable wars in the world, the president is striking out in his efforts for peace.
European leaders took heart when President Donald Trump called for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine and threatened new sanctions on Russia. A telephone call with Vladimir Putin on Monday revealed those hopes were misplaced.
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