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Trump, Zelensky to meet in Washington next week after US-Russia summit ends without agreement
Zelensky said he supports Trump’s proposal for a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia, noting that the three leaders can cover the “key issues.”
Melania Trump wrote letter to Putin about kidnapped Ukrainian children, Reuters reports
Trump handed the letter to Putin during their nearly three-hour meeting on Aug. 15, two White House officials told Reuters.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,069,050 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,010 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day, according to the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces.
Trump says he and Putin ‘largely agreed’ on land swaps, security guarantees for Ukraine
"I think we're pretty close to a deal," Trump told Fox News, adding: "Ukraine has to agree to it. Maybe they'll say no."
'Clearly 1:0 to Putin' — European officials react to Alaska Summit
"Putin got his red carpet treatment with Trump, Trump got nothing. ... For the Ukrainians: nothing. For Europe: deeply disappointing."
'A 10' — Trump gushes about meeting with Putin after Alaska summit fails to win ceasefire in Ukraine
After speaking with Putin, Trump said he didn't think sanctions on Russia were a necessary measure — despite the lack of ceasefire.
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