Former President Donald Trump believes the Russia-Ukraine war could soon come to an end

By Lila Verma Image: Gettyimage

Macron’s Warning

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European Peacekeepers in Ukraine?

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U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

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Zelenskyy’s Possible Visit

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Europe’s Security Role

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Macron-Putin Talks Back on the Table?

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Russia’s Response

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Major Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy

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Meeting with U.K. Prime Minister

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