Trump and Putin Seek Ukraine Peace Amid Diplomatic Shifts
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During the Alaska summit, Trump and Putin found common ground in their mutual disdain for Biden, blaming him for the Ukraine war, while Trump praised Putin and suggested he would have avoided the invasion if he were still president. The meeting highlighted their shared animosity towards Biden and their personal rapport, with Putin endorsing Trump's false claims about the 2020 election and both leaders criticizing Biden's handling of Ukraine.
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