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Russia Plays Down Expectations for Early Putin-Trump Summit

The Kremlin has played down expectations for an early summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. This comes as European leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Kremlin stated that there are no specific plans for a Putin-Trump meeting at the moment, and that any potential summit would require thorough preparations. This suggests that both countries are still navigating the complexities of their relationship and the situation in Ukraine, and that a meeting may not happen in the near future. Meanwhile, European leaders have continued to push for a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. The article highlights the delicate geopolitical landscape and the challenges involved in arranging a high-level meeting between the Russian and US presidents.

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The Kremlin has played down expectations for an early summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. This comes as European leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.…

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