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Russia Demands NATO Exclusion for Ukraine in Peace Talks
News Desk
March 17, 2025
Russia demands neutrality and NATO exclusion of Ukraine in peace talks as Trump, Putin discuss ceasefire and territorial terms.
Russia demands neutrality and NATO exclusion of Ukraine in peace talks as Trump, Putin discuss ceasefire and territorial terms.
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