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Putin and Trump to Meet 'As Soon as Possible' to End Ukraine War

Dec 22, 2024, 06:06 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to discuss resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Putin stated that "if there is a desire, everything can be done; we have never lost it," emphasizing that Russia is ready to normalize relations with the United States but not at the expense of its national interests. He also noted that "the West is escalating the situation, and Russia will always respond to any challenge." Trump confirmed that Putin wishes to meet "as soon as possible" and emphasized the need to "end that war," calling the number of soldiers being killed "horrible."