Washington, Aug 17, 2025 (AFP) - Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand after Putin summit

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2025-08-17

Donald Trump on Saturday dropped his push for a ceasefire in Ukraine in favor of pursuing a full peace accord -- a major shift announced hours after his summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin yielded no clear breakthrough. Prior to the high-stakes meeting in Alaska, securing an immediate cessation of hostilities had been a core demand of Trump -- who had threatened "severe consequences" on Russia -- and European leaders, including Ukraine's Vo......

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