President Donald Trump expresses hope Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing endgame as he meets with France’s Emmanuel Macron. While Macron spoke of needing “verified” security guarantees, Trump said he believed Vladimir Putin wanted to make a deal.
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Trump says ‘tremendous distrust’ between Russia and Ukraine and it’s good that he is coming in now

President Donald Trump expresses hope Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing endgame as he meets with France’s Emmanuel Macron. While Macron spoke of needing “verified” security guarantees, Trump said he believed Vladimir Putin wanted to make a deal.
 
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