Putin says he’s ready to meet Trump to ‘talk calmly’ – POLITICO

Trump threatened Russia with significant tariffs and sanctions if they don’t end the war in Ukraine, but the Kremlin downplayed his comments. Ukrainian officials emphasize the need for their input in any peace deal negotiations, accusing Putin of excluding them. Despite praising Trump’s intelligence, Putin blames the crisis in Ukraine on the alleged theft of the 2020 election from Trump, who has taken a tough stance against Russia since taking office.

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