‘Nobody is Excluding Ukraine’ Putin Hails Trump’s ‘First Step’ On Ending War, Slams ‘Boorish’ Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine would not be excluded from negotiations to end the war, emphasizing the need to increase trust between Moscow and Washington for success. Putin mentioned the possibility of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump but highlighted the importance of substantive discussions over mere formalities, following positive outcomes from recent talks on Ukraine and discussions to improve bilateral relations. Putin also noted progress in areas of mutual interest, such as the Middle East, global energy markets, and space cooperation, signaling a positive shift in relations between Russia and the United States.

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