Key takeaways from Trump-Putin summit and dramatic ceasefire reversal

16/08/2025 21:29 Washington Post

President Trump dropped his demand for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here are five takeaways from Alaska.

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