8 h. ago Trump isn't the first U.S. president to seek to strengthen ties with Putin

President Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump has long said that his relationship with Putin will help him strike a deal.

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8 h. ago How drones have become essential for both sides in the Russia

Presidents Trump and Putin will be landing to discuss a possible end to Russia's war in Ukraine. A war that — at the moment — is not letting up. In fact, it's seen in increase in drone warfare.

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13 h. ago Alaska leaders prepare for presidential summit between Trump and Putin

Alaska leaders prepare for presidential summit between Trump and Putin  CBS News

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15 h. ago Trump reveals his game plan for meeting with Putin in Alaska: 'It's like chess'

President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to discuss Ukraine negotiations, with potential sanctions looming if Russia refuses to cooperate on peace talks.

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17 h. ago President Trump prepares for meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska

President Trump prepares for meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska  CBS News

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18 h. ago Putin says Trump making 'energetic' efforts to end war as summit nears

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised President Donald Trump for his efforts to broker an end to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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19 h. ago Putin says Trump making 'vigorous' efforts to end war as summit nears

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised President Donald Trump for his efforts to broker an end to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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19 h. ago What are the prospects for Ukraine as Trump and Putin plan to meet in Alaska?

NPR speaks with Alexander Vindman, former director for European affairs at the U.S. National Security Council, for his perspective on the meeting between President Trump and Russia's Putin on Ukraine.

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21 h. ago I've worked with 4 presidents — Trump's Putin strategy shows his negotiation genius

Washington elites are already attacking Trump’s planned Putin summit. But his flexible, results-first style may succeed in ending the war in Ukraine where other leaders have failed.

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21 h. ago President Trump to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska

President Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. NPR reports on the view from Moscow.

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21 h. ago On eve of Trump–Putin Summit, Russians share hopes — and doubts — for Peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Donald Trump's "energetic and sincere" efforts to end the war in Ukraine. But on the streets of Moscow while many hope for an end to the war, they disagree on how to get there.

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26 h. ago How a Call From Trump Ignited a Frantic Week of Diplomacy by Ukraine

Once a vague proposal for a territorial swap gained clarity, a worried President Volodymyr Zelensky worked to rally allies before Friday’s Trump-Putin summit.

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31 h. ago After Reassuring Europe, Trump Strikes a Different Tone About Russian Threats

Hours after presenting a united front with allies, President Trump warned Vladimir V. Putin of “severe consequences” if Russia refuses to end the war in Ukraine. But he also suggested that he has limited power to alter the Russian leader’s behavior.

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33 h. ago Ukrainians want an end to Russia's war, but remain wary of the Trump

Many Ukrainians want an end to years of war, but are reacting with wariness to President Trump's upcoming meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

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38 h. ago Zelenskyy says Putin is 'bluffing' as Trump says he'll push for ceasefire

President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska will be "a listening exercise," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

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39 h. ago Zelenskyy says he told Trump, European leaders that Putin is 'bluffing'

President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska will be "a listening exercise," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

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41 h. ago Clinton to Trump: How Putin has met, courted and frustrated US presidents

Clinton to Trump: How Putin has met, courted and frustrated US presidents  Al Jazeera

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44 h. ago Zelenskyy says 'no sign' Putin wants to end war as Alaska summit edges closer

President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska will be "a listening exercise," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

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60 h. ago Zelenskyy not invited to upcoming Trump, Putin talks — White House says this was the reason

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are slated to meet on Friday in Alaska to end the war in Ukraine.

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62 h. ago Vladimir Putin to return to US for the first time in a decade

Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Alaska for historic meeting with President Donald Trump, Putin's first U.S. trip since 2015 U.N General Assembly visit in New York.

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