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Experts who observed the Trump-Putin meeting had their say
Saturday, August 16
Alternative Takes
The World's Current Take
Pomp and flattery – but no Ukraine ceasefire – as Trump-Putin talks end without a deal
Saturday, August 16
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France
Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand and suggests Putin plan could bring peace
Saturday, August 16
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Ireland
Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand and suggests Putin plan could bring peace
Saturday, August 16
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Ireland
Trump moves away from Ukraine war ceasefire demand after Putin summit
Saturday, August 16
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Australia
Trump moves away from Ukraine war ceasefire demand after Putin summit
Saturday, August 16
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Australia
Trump-Putin summit in Ukraine called 'stomach-turning' and 'shameful'
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
Trump-Putin summit in Ukraine called 'stomach-turning' and 'shameful'
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
Trump ends Putin's isolation without achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Trump ends Putin's isolation without achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Trump fails in his appeasement diplomacy with Putin
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Trump fails in his appeasement diplomacy with Putin
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit
Saturday, August 16
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Saudi Arabia
‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit
Saturday, August 16
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Saudi Arabia
Nauseating charade as Putin comes out of international purgatory on Trump’s red carpet
Saturday, August 16
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Ireland
Nauseating charade as Putin comes out of international purgatory on Trump’s red carpet
Saturday, August 16
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Ireland
Putin seduces Trump in Alaska
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Putin seduces Trump in Alaska
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Trump proposes giving part of Ukrainian territory to Russia
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Trump proposes giving part of Ukrainian territory to Russia
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Putin wriggles off the hook yet again, Trump is the clear loser, and Ukrainians are furious
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
Putin wriggles off the hook yet again, Trump is the clear loser, and Ukrainians are furious
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
Ukraine remained under the red carpet that Trump and Putin walked on (editor-in-chief's comment)
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
Ukraine remained under the red carpet that Trump and Putin walked on (editor-in-chief's comment)
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
Neutral/Factual Reporting
Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after ‘successful’ talks with Putin
Saturday, August 16
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Saudi Arabia
Trump confirms meeting with Zelensky in Washington on Monday to discuss war in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Brazil
Trump confirms meeting with Zelensky in Washington on Monday to discuss war in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Brazil
Zelenskyy says will meet Trump in Washington, ready for cooperation
Saturday, August 16
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United Arab Emirates
Zelenskyy says will meet Trump in Washington, ready for cooperation
Saturday, August 16
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United Arab Emirates
Selenskyj in Washington on Monday for talks with Trump
Friday, August 15
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Austria
Selenskyj in Washington on Monday for talks with Trump
Friday, August 15
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Austria
Trump and Putin Praise Alaska Talks as Productive – No Ceasefire Deal Reached
Saturday, August 16
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Greece
Trump and Putin Praise Alaska Talks as Productive – No Ceasefire Deal Reached
Saturday, August 16
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Greece
After the summit with Putin ended without an agreement, Trump will meet with Zelensky in Washington.
Saturday, August 16
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Argentina
After the summit with Putin ended without an agreement, Trump will meet with Zelensky in Washington.
Saturday, August 16
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Argentina
Trump has spoken with Zelensky
Saturday, August 16
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Norway
Trump has spoken with Zelensky
Saturday, August 16
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Norway
Zelensky Heads to Washington After Trump Debrief Call
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Zelensky Heads to Washington After Trump Debrief Call
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
"We didn't get there": Few concrete plans for peace in Ukraine after Trump-Putin summit
Saturday, August 16
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Belgium
"We didn't get there": Few concrete plans for peace in Ukraine after Trump-Putin summit
Saturday, August 16
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Belgium
Ukrainian President Zelensky heads to Washington to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
Ukrainian President Zelensky heads to Washington to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
Trump to hold 'difficult' meeting with Zelensky after Alaska summit, Axios says
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Trump to hold 'difficult' meeting with Zelensky after Alaska summit, Axios says
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
What did Putin and Trump talk about in Alaska?
Friday, August 15
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Latvia
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What did Putin and Trump talk about in Alaska?
Friday, August 15
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Latvia
Pro-Trump/Putin Perspective
Trump and Putin met in Alaska
Friday, August 15
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Czech Republic
Trump and Putin begin high-stakes talks aimed at 'pursuing peace'
Saturday, August 16
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China
Trump and Putin begin high-stakes talks aimed at 'pursuing peace'
Saturday, August 16
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China
Warm greeting belies Ukraine bloodshed as Trump brings Putin in from the cold
Friday, August 15
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France
Warm greeting belies Ukraine bloodshed as Trump brings Putin in from the cold
Friday, August 15
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France
European leaders praised Trump's efforts to push for peace in Ukraine after his meeting with Putin.
Saturday, August 16
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Argentina
European leaders praised Trump's efforts to push for peace in Ukraine after his meeting with Putin.
Saturday, August 16
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Argentina
Vladimir Putin met with Donald Trump. The first such event in years.
Friday, August 15
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Poland
Vladimir Putin met with Donald Trump. The first such event in years.
Friday, August 15
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Poland
Pro-Kremlin Russian media celebrates Putin-Trump summit
Saturday, August 16
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Romania
Pro-Kremlin Russian media celebrates Putin-Trump summit
Saturday, August 16
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Romania
Trump: We've made great progress with Putin, I'd advise Zelensky to make a deal
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
Trump: We've made great progress with Putin, I'd advise Zelensky to make a deal
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
Now, it's "up to Zelensky" to reach an agreement on Ukraine: Trump; "I want people to stop dying," he says.
Saturday, August 16
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Mexico
Now, it's "up to Zelensky" to reach an agreement on Ukraine: Trump; "I want people to stop dying," he says.
Saturday, August 16
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Mexico
Nicușor Dan, reaction after the Trump-Putin Summit: "Alaska marks the beginning of peace negotiations"
Saturday, August 16
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Romania
Nicușor Dan, reaction after the Trump-Putin Summit: "Alaska marks the beginning of peace negotiations"
Saturday, August 16
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Romania
End of Ukraine war 'closer than ever' thanks to Trump, says Starmer
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
End of Ukraine war 'closer than ever' thanks to Trump, says Starmer
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
Putin's Demands/Proposals
FT: Putin asked Trump to hand over Donetsk in exchange for freezing front line
Saturday, August 16
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Greece
Trump reveals that Putin offered to freeze the front in Ukraine in exchange for ceding Donetsk
Saturday, August 16
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Mexico
Trump reveals that Putin offered to freeze the front in Ukraine in exchange for ceding Donetsk
Saturday, August 16
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Mexico
Putin proposed to Trump a land swap in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Romania
Putin proposed to Trump a land swap in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Romania
Trump told Zelensky that Putin wants all of Donbas - Bloomberg
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Trump told Zelensky that Putin wants all of Donbas - Bloomberg
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Bloomberg: Trump reveals to Zelensky what Putin demands of him (9)
Saturday, August 16
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Latvia
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Bloomberg: Trump reveals to Zelensky what Putin demands of him (9)
Saturday, August 16
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Latvia
Bloomberg: Putin made it clear to Trump what territories he wants
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Bloomberg: Putin made it clear to Trump what territories he wants
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Putin asks Ukraine for Donbass for peace, in exchange for a promise not to attack again
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
Putin asks Ukraine for Donbass for peace, in exchange for a promise not to attack again
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
FT: Putin is willing to stop troops in Kherson and Zaporizhia regions. He said what he demands to end the war in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
FT: Putin is willing to stop troops in Kherson and Zaporizhia regions. He said what he demands to end the war in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
New York Times: Putin asked for Donbass in exchange for ceasefire
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
New York Times: Putin asked for Donbass in exchange for ceasefire
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
European Reactions
World leaders - with comments on the meeting between Trump and Putin (REVIEW)
Saturday, August 16
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Bulgaria
France announces meeting of European countries ahead of Zelensky's meeting with Trump
Saturday, August 16
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Brazil
France announces meeting of European countries ahead of Zelensky's meeting with Trump
Saturday, August 16
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Brazil
Baltic and Nordic countries issue statement after Trump-Putin meeting
Saturday, August 16
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Latvia
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Baltic and Nordic countries issue statement after Trump-Putin meeting
Saturday, August 16
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Latvia
European leaders unite in common position on Ukraine. Zelensky fears intensified attacks
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
European leaders unite in common position on Ukraine. Zelensky fears intensified attacks
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
The main European leaders, again with Pedro Sánchez excluded, agree on their position after the failure of the Alaska summit between Putin and Trump.
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
The main European leaders, again with Pedro Sánchez excluded, agree on their position after the failure of the Alaska summit between Putin and Trump.
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Zelensky's Response
Zelensky maintains faith in Trump, but his country believes the US has left them in the lurch again.
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Zelensky insists Trump wants a ceasefire and sanctions against Putin before meeting with him in Washington on Monday.
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Zelensky insists Trump wants a ceasefire and sanctions against Putin before meeting with him in Washington on Monday.
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Zelensky refused to give all of Donbas to Russia during conversation with Trump - Reuters
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Zelensky refused to give all of Donbas to Russia during conversation with Trump - Reuters
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
We need to achieve lasting peace, not a pause between invasions - Zelensky after conversation with Trump and EU leaders
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
We need to achieve lasting peace, not a pause between invasions - Zelensky after conversation with Trump and EU leaders
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
"THERE WILL BE NO WITHDRAWAL FROM THE DONBAS" Zelensky rejected Putin's and Trump's plan
Saturday, August 16
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Serbia
"THERE WILL BE NO WITHDRAWAL FROM THE DONBAS" Zelensky rejected Putin's and Trump's plan
Saturday, August 16
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Serbia
Analysis and Expert Commentary
Experts who observed the Trump-Putin meeting had their say
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Body language expert reveals Trump and Putin's key giveaways from their Alaska summit
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
Body language expert reveals Trump and Putin's key giveaways from their Alaska summit
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
Israeli defense analyst: Trump-Putin meeting showed what lies ahead for European countries and Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Israeli defense analyst: Trump-Putin meeting showed what lies ahead for European countries and Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Worrying signs in Trump's body language reveal something completely different from what he says
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
Worrying signs in Trump's body language reveal something completely different from what he says
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
Russian Media Perspective
Putin satisfied with summit – “Brings us closer to the desired solutions”
Saturday, August 16
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Germany
Putin satisfied with summit – “Brings us closer to the desired solutions”
Saturday, August 16
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Germany
Russian propaganda channels are buzzing after the Alaska talks
Saturday, August 16
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Latvia
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Russian propaganda channels are buzzing after the Alaska talks
Saturday, August 16
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Latvia
Putin boasted that the meeting in Alaska brought him closer to the desired result
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Putin boasted that the meeting in Alaska brought him closer to the desired result
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Russia is ecstatic: "Putin is the best, he hasn't conceded anything, and we continue to advance on the ground." And now the ruble is soaring.
Saturday, August 16
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Italy
Russia is ecstatic: "Putin is the best, he hasn't conceded anything, and we continue to advance on the ground." And now the ruble is soaring.
Saturday, August 16
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Italy
Miscellaneous Details
Putin and Trump meet in Alaska, in pictures
Friday, August 15
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Spain
Melania Trump delivered a "peace letter" to Vladimir Putin during the Alaska summit.
Saturday, August 16
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Argentina
Melania Trump delivered a "peace letter" to Vladimir Putin during the Alaska summit.
Saturday, August 16
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Argentina
Trump's men left classified documents in hotel; Unknown details of the summit in Alaska revealed PHOTO
Saturday, August 16
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Serbia
Trump's men left classified documents in hotel; Unknown details of the summit in Alaska revealed PHOTO
Saturday, August 16
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Serbia
Lip Reading: What Trump and Putin Really Said
Saturday, August 16
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Slovenia
Lip Reading: What Trump and Putin Really Said
Saturday, August 16
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Slovenia
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