In a key phone call, Zelensky and Trump discuss a partial ceasefire and the future of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid peace negotiations.
Putin reportedly wants Donald Trump to recognize Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson as part of Russia.
Trump and Putin hold high-stakes talks as the US pushes Russia to accept a Ukraine ceasefire and move toward a lasting peace deal.
Military analysts say Russia is close to ejecting Ukrainian forces from their months-old foothold in the western Russian region.
Ukraine, Russia, and the US express cautious optimism for a ceasefire.
Moving the weapons would serve as a deterrent against potential Russian aggression but is likely to be perceived as “highly provocative” in Moscow.
Many believe Putin may have some leverage over the American president, or it could just be a matter of Trump’s desire to impress him.
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