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Trump declines to describe Putin as a 'dictator' after calling Zelenskyy one

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President Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, where they discussed the status of Ukraine-Russia peace talks.

Trump declines to describe Putin as a 'dictator' after calling Zelenskyy one

Summary

During a White House meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump declined to call Russian President Vladimir Putin a "dictator" after previously labeling Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy one.

Trump claimed the war could end "within weeks" and pushed for a deal giving the U.S. access to Ukraine’s mineral profits.

While criticizing Zelenskyy, Trump said he’s had "good talks" with Putin and has made no demands of Russia.

He ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine and a return to its 2014 borders, signaling a major U.S. policy shift.

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