Kremlin Eyes Grand Bargain as Trump Pushes for Rushed Ukraine Peace Deal
[The Moscow Times] - 02/18/2025
Russian officials hope to take advantage of President Donald Trump’s eagerness to end the war in Ukraine to secure a favorable deal for itself.
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