Trump envoy to visit Moscow before deadline for ending Ukraine war

05/08/2025 08:35 France 24

Donald Trump’s special envoy is expected in Moscow days before the US president’s deadline on Friday for Russia to make progress on ending the war in Ukraine or face increased US sanctions. James Vasina and Carys Garland tell us more.

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