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Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Ends With No Ukraine Peace Deal

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their high-stakes Alaska summit without a ceasefire deal for Ukraine. Despite claims of ‘great progress’, no concrete agreement was reached, leaving global tensions high.

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Number 220+ - Death toll from Pakistani monsoon floods rises as rescue efforts continue.

Quote "Putin doesn’t want a deal. He spent the summit delaying peace negotiations." — Sen. Richard Blumenthal

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Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska Amid Ukraine War Talks

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