President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in Russia for launching missile strikes during ongoing peace talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking to reporters, Trump highlighted his hope for a diplomatic resolution and criticized Russia’s actions during such a critical period. He mentioned that the peace talks were initiated by Putin, possibly to avoid Western sanctions, and that Zelenskyy had agreed to meet in Istanbul, although it was unclear if Putin would attend. The proposed ceasefire deal, reportedly discussed among U.S. officials, included recognizing Russia’s control over Crimea and freezing current battle lines. However, Zelenskyy strongly...
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