Trump signals possible meeting with Putin on Ukraine ceasefire

07/08/2025 09:13 France 24

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin is highly likely soon, following constructive talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin earlier that day. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that several obstacles remain before the meeting can take place.

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Ukraine peace efforts on the EU Agenda while Russia's 'massive strike' kills 1, injures 29

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