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Washington Today (8-13-25): Pres. Trump threatens 'severe consequences' if Putin does not end war

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President Donald Trump speaks with European leaders & Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about this his meeting Friday in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning of "severe consequences" if Putin does agree to end the war in Ukraine and saying that if the first meeting goes well, a second meeting with both Putin & Zelensky could happen soon.

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Washington Today (8-13-25)President Donald TrumpUkrainian President Volodymyr ZelenskyRussian President Vladimir PutinPresident TrumpWashington DCKennedy CenterKennedy Center Honorees

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