Russia calls off peace talks to end war in Ukraine
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Editorial written by The Dallas Morning News Board. Since President Donald Trump took office, we have worried that he would leave the brave people of Ukraine to Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s brutal intentions.
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America Just Quietly Admitted It Can’t Crush Russia’s Economy
Western efforts to strangle the Kremlin’s war machine have been systematically undermined by European nations’ desire to continue buying Russian oil and natural gas.
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‘Good Chance’ for Ukraine Deal, Trump Says
President Donald Trump said there was a “good chance” of a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine after a Florida meeting between U.S. officials and a Ukrainian delegation. The talks seek a ceasefire based on current front lines and international security guarantees for Ukraine,