"Russia Will Not Back Down" Putin Stands Firm On Ukraine 'War Goals' During Phone Call With Trump

President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin spoke for 'nearly hour' on a 'negotiated solution' on the Ukraine war. Trump reportedly stated he wanted to bring the conflict to swift halt. But Putin insisted that Russia “will achieve its goal of removing root issues that led to Ukraine conflict” and “will not step back from its goals.” Putin also reportedly told Trump that Russia is open to continuing to speak with the US, any peace negotiations needed to occur between Moscow and Kyiv. n18oc_world n18oc_crux

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