
Putin Sends Trump Message on Ukraine Ceasefire With ‘Cautious Optimism’
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message to U.S. President Donald Trump about a Ukraine ceasefire proposal, expressing ‘cautious optimism’ for resolving the conflict.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message to U.S. President Donald Trump about a Ukraine ceasefire proposal, expressing ‘cautious optimism’ for resolving the conflict.

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