US President Donald Trump revealed he has spoken with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in an effort to end the Ukraine war. Trump claimed the conflict wouldn't have occurred under his leadership and emphasized his past relationship with Putin. He also discussed a non-nuclear deal with Iran.
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