August 16, 2025

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Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Demand in Ukraine War, Aligning With Putin

Breaking with Ukraine and European allies, President Trump adopted Russia’s preference for pursuing a sweeping peace deal after meeting with President Vladimir Putin. President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with President Trump on Monday.

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