In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Donald Trump proposes a controversial approach, suggesting military aid to Ukraine could be linked to securing mineral resources crucial for health and defense. His remarks have sparked debates about foreign policy priorities and geopolitical strategies.

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump's controversial Ukraine gambit, military aid tied to mineral health

With the war raging on between Russia and Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded Ukraine provide its rare earth minerals as compensation for the vast military aid provided by Washington. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Donald Trump Wants Kyiv's Rare Minerals In Return For US Aid

Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for an additional $100 billion in U.S. aid to support Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Zelensky says that U.S. still needs to give an additional $100 billion in Aid

Russia's use of glide bombs escalates the strain on Ukraine's air defense systems, which are increasingly unable to fend off attacks amid the ongoing conflict.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian glide bombs adds pressure on Kyiv's diminishing Air Defenses

A day after the attack on a school in Sudzha, a city in Russia's Kursk region, both Moscow and Kyiv have been trading blames for carrying out the deadly strike.
Four people were killed and four others seriously injured after the strike on the school, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, 84 people were rescued by Ukrainian servicemen from the rubble of the building.&nbsp;
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/russia-0" rel="dofollow">Russia</a> bombed the boarding school where civilians were sheltering and preparing to evacuate.&nbsp;
"This is a state devoid of civility. And this is an evil that will not stop on its own. But if we act strongly and decisively, even Russia can be forced to stop. And this must be done to ensure the world is safe from Russian bombs," Zelensky said.
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This is how Russia wages war&mdash;Sudzha, Kursk region, Russian territory, a boarding school with civilians preparing to evacuate. A Russian aerial bomb. They destroyed the building even though dozens of civilians were there. This is how Russia waged war against Chechnya decades ago.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/MG4MVhcumS">pic.twitter.com/MG4MVhcumS</a>
&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1885779119180238928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
The General Staff said those in need of additional medical assistance were evacuated to medical facilities in Ukraine.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that the Ukrainian forces launched the missile strike on the school, adding that the missiles were launched from Ukraine's Sumy region.
<h2>Strike on Ukraine's Poltava</h2>
In another strike a Russian missile killed 11 people in the central city of Poltava while injuring 16 others, including four children. Twenty Two people were rescued from the rubble and emergency crews worked well into the night.&nbsp;
On Saturday, Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles against Ukraine, killing at least 15 people and damaging dozens of residential buildings, including the energy infrastructure across the country.&nbsp;
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Russia on Sunday, sent 55 drones into Ukraine of which 40 were destroyed during the overnight attacks, said Ukrainian officials. Thriteen&nbsp;other drones were "lost", likely having been electronically jammed.&nbsp;
Moreover, the Russian Defence Ministry said that five Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight in five regions of western Russia, three over the Kursk region, and one each over the Belgorod and Bryansk regions.&nbsp;
Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos &nbsp; (With inputs from agencies)

World: Four people were killed and four others were seriously injured after the strike on the school, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said. 

A day after the attack on a school in Sudzha, a city in Russia's Kursk region, both Moscow and Kyiv have been trading blames for carrying out the deadly strike. Four people were killed and four others seriously injured after the strike on the school, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said. Meanwhile, 84 people were rescued by Ukrainian servicemen from the rubble of the building. Also read: ‘Realised I’m nobody, just a number’: Why Ukrainian soldiers are running away as war with Russia drags on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia bombed the boarding school where civilians were sheltering and preparing to evacuate. "This is a state devoid of civility. And this is an evil that will not stop on its own. But if we act strongly and decisively, even Russia can be forced to stop. And this must be done to ensure the world is safe from Russian bombs," Zelensky said. This is how Russia wages war—Sudzha, Kursk region, Russian territory, a boarding school with civilians preparing to evacuate. A Russian aerial bomb. They destroyed the building even though dozens of civilians were there. This is how Russia waged war against Chechnya decades ago.… pic.twitter.com/MG4MVhcumS — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 1, 2025 The General Staff said those in need of additional medical assistance were evacuated to medical facilities in Ukraine. Also read: Russian drone barrage kills four in east Ukraine Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that the Ukrainian forces launched the missile strike on the school, adding that the missiles were launched from Ukraine's Sumy region. Strike on Ukraine's Poltava In another strike a Russian missile killed 11 people in the central city of Poltava while injuring 16 others, including four children. Twenty Two people were rescued from the rubble and emergency crews worked well into the night. On Saturday, Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles against Ukraine, killing at least 15 people and damaging dozens of residential buildings, including the energy infrastructure across the country. Also read: Putin says Russia ready for peace talks but rules out speaking directly with 'illegitimate' Zelensky Russia on Sunday, sent 55 drones into Ukraine of which 40 were destroyed during the overnight attacks, said Ukrainian officials. Thriteen other drones were "lost", likely having been electronically jammed. Moreover, the Russian Defence Ministry said that five Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight in five regions of western Russia, three over the Kursk region, and one each over the Belgorod and Bryansk regions. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Russia and Ukraine blame each other for deadly missile strike on school in Kursk that killed four

An oil refinery in Russia's southern Volgograd region caught fire after an overnight Ukrainian drone attack, but the blaze has now been put out, the regional governor said on Friday.

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Amid impending talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian forces are pressing forward on multiple fronts across Ukraine. Both in the air and on the ground.

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Russian forces have stormed and seized the strategic heights of Chasiv Yar, intensifying the conflict as Ukraine's defense efforts continue.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russians storm strategic heights of Chasiv Yar

A large-scale drone attack by Ukraine on Russian territory has left 2 dead and 2 injured, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.

Russia-Ukraine War: 2 killed, 2 injured in massive Ukraine Drone attack on Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ruled out any negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him “illegitimate.” This comes as Russian forces took control of another key town in the Kharkiv region.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin rejects talks with ‘illegitimate’ Zelensky as Russia captures another town

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Jan 28) said that he would allocate people to hold peace talks with Ukraine if Volodymyr Zelensky wants to take part in the negotiations, however, he ruled out the possibility of speaking directly to the Ukrainian leader, whom he labelled "illegitimate".
To this, Zelensky responded saying that Putin was "afraid" of negotiations. He further fired back at the Russian president accusing him of intentionally prolonging the nearly three-year conflict using "cynical tricks".
United States President Donald Trump, since taking his office for the second term on Jan 20, has pushed both the warring sides to end the fighting.&nbsp;
Trump has threatened sanctions on Russia stating that Ukraine is ready for the negotiation talks to broker a "deal".
"If (Zelensky) wants to participate in the negotiations, I will allocate people to take part," Putin said, calling the Ukrainian leader "illegitimate" because his presidential term expired during martial law.
"If there is a desire to negotiate and find a compromise, let anyone lead the negotiations there... Naturally, we will strive for what suits us, what corresponds to our interests," he added.
Zelensky expressed hope stating that there was a chance for "real peace," but accused Putin of thwarting efforts to end the conflict.&nbsp;
"Today, Putin once again confirmed that he is afraid of negotiations, afraid of strong leaders, and does everything possible to prolong the war," Zelensky wrote on X.
Zelensky has warned that Ukraine should not be excluded from any peace talks that take place between Russia and the United States, accusing Putin of wanting to "manipulate" Trump.
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<h3>Putin claims fighting would end if support were cut down for Ukraine</h3>
Putin said that the fighting would come to an end if the West cut its support for Ukraine.&nbsp;
"They will not exist for a month if the money and, in a broad sense, the bullets run out. Everything would be over in a month and a half or two," Putin said in comments to a state TV reporter.
Russia's military on Tuesday said that the forces had seized a large village in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region.
The Russian defence ministry said its forces had "liberated" the Dvorichna village which was home to a population of over 3,000 before the war.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed hope stating that there was a chance for "real peace," but accused Vladimir Putin of thwarting efforts to end the conflict. 


Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Jan 28) said that he would allocate people to hold peace talks with Ukraine if Volodymyr Zelensky wants to take part in the negotiations, however, he ruled out the possibility of speaking directly to the Ukrainian leader, whom he labelled "illegitimate". To this, Zelensky responded saying that Putin was "afraid" of negotiations. He further fired back at the Russian president accusing him of intentionally prolonging the nearly three-year conflict using "cynical tricks". United States President Donald Trump, since taking his office for the second term on Jan 20, has pushed both the warring sides to end the fighting. Trump has threatened sanctions on Russia stating that Ukraine is ready for the negotiation talks to broker a "deal". "If (Zelensky) wants to participate in the negotiations, I will allocate people to take part," Putin said, calling the Ukrainian leader "illegitimate" because his presidential term expired during martial law. "If there is a desire to negotiate and find a compromise, let anyone lead the negotiations there... Naturally, we will strive for what suits us, what corresponds to our interests," he added. Zelensky expressed hope stating that there was a chance for "real peace," but accused Putin of thwarting efforts to end the conflict. "Today, Putin once again confirmed that he is afraid of negotiations, afraid of strong leaders, and does everything possible to prolong the war," Zelensky wrote on X. Zelensky has warned that Ukraine should not be excluded from any peace talks that take place between Russia and the United States, accusing Putin of wanting to "manipulate" Trump. Also read: Ukraine war: Zelensky says US has not stopped military aid to Kyiv Putin claims fighting would end if support were cut down for Ukraine Putin said that the fighting would come to an end if the West cut its support for Ukraine. "They will not exist for a month if the money and, in a broad sense, the bullets run out. Everything would be over in a month and a half or two," Putin said in comments to a state TV reporter. Russia's military on Tuesday said that the forces had seized a large village in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region. The Russian defence ministry said its forces had "liberated" the Dvorichna village which was home to a population of over 3,000 before the war. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin says Russia ready for peace talks but rules out speaking directly with 'illegitimate' Zelensky

Overnight, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using 100 drones, impacting seven regions. Ukraine claimed to have destroyed more than half of the drones, while others disappeared from radar. Over the past few months, Russia has escalated its air campaign in Ukraine, targeting front-line cities such as Kharkiv.

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Russia intensifies its offensive in Ukraine, launching fresh attacks on Kharkiv and hitting residential areas in Odesa. The strikes have resulted in significant damage and casualties, escalating the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

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The pro- Russian war media and bloggers reported that Russia has dismissed a senior Commander following claims that he made false reports about the progress of Russian forces in Ukraine. 
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The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has exposed significant vulnerabilities within the European Union, particularly in energy dependence and defense readiness. The conflict has highlighted the need for stronger EU unity and resilience in the face of geopolitical threats.

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A Russian spy ship was tracked passing through British waters this week amid growing concern over the secureness of undersea communication cables.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (Jan 25) pointed to the possibility of peace talks with Russia to end the ongoing war, saying that the allies should work towards determining a "format" for any upcoming talks with Russia.&nbsp;
Zelensky added that Kyiv must be involved for successful negotiations.&nbsp;
His statement comes as the latest to the series of speculations over the possibility of talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;
"I understand that contacts can be in different formats," Zelensky said, referring to possible negotiations that would lead to "a just peace".
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"I think we should focus on this today," he added.
The Ukrainian president further said that talks to end the war should be held between the US, Ukraine, Russia, and the European Union.&nbsp;
"I can't say today what kind of negotiations will take place, what will be the structure of the negotiation process, because we don't have a common plan yet," Zelensky said.
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He, however, clearly stressed that any negotiations that excluded Ukraine would not ultimately guarantee any lasting peace.&nbsp;
"It is impossible to exclude Ukraine from any negotiation platform, or this negotiation platform will not have real results but will have political results," he said.
<h2>Putin ready for talks</h2>
Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was ready for talks with US President Donald Trump on Ukraine.&nbsp;
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Putin also praised Trump as a "smart" leader who might have prevented the war if he had been the President of the US at that time.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I cannot but agree with him that if he had been president&mdash;if his victory hadn&rsquo;t been stolen in 2020&mdash;then maybe there would not have been the crisis in Ukraine that emerged in 2022," the Russian president said.&nbsp;
However, he did not mention when these talks could happen. Earlier, the Kremlin also said that it was awaiting "signals" from Washington.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he wanted to meet Putin as soon as possible to secure an end to the war with Ukraine and expressed a desire to work towards cutting nuclear arms.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Ukrainian President Zelensky's statement comes as the latest to the series of speculations over the possibility of talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (Jan 25) pointed to the possibility of peace talks with Russia to end the ongoing war, saying that the allies should work towards determining a "format" for any upcoming talks with Russia. Zelensky added that Kyiv must be involved for successful negotiations. His statement comes as the latest to the series of speculations over the possibility of talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war. "I understand that contacts can be in different formats," Zelensky said, referring to possible negotiations that would lead to "a just peace". Also read: Trump ready to meet Russia's Putin 'immediately' to help end Russia-Ukraine war "I think we should focus on this today," he added. The Ukrainian president further said that talks to end the war should be held between the US, Ukraine, Russia, and the European Union. "I can't say today what kind of negotiations will take place, what will be the structure of the negotiation process, because we don't have a common plan yet," Zelensky said. Also read: If Trump's victory hadn't been stolen in 2020 polls, there wouldn't be crisis in Ukraine, Putin says He, however, clearly stressed that any negotiations that excluded Ukraine would not ultimately guarantee any lasting peace. "It is impossible to exclude Ukraine from any negotiation platform, or this negotiation platform will not have real results but will have political results," he said. Putin ready for talks Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was ready for talks with US President Donald Trump on Ukraine. Also read: 'STOP this ridiculous war now or else face high tariffs, sanctions': Trump warns Putin Putin also praised Trump as a "smart" leader who might have prevented the war if he had been the President of the US at that time. “I cannot but agree with him that if he had been president—if his victory hadn’t been stolen in 2020—then maybe there would not have been the crisis in Ukraine that emerged in 2022," the Russian president said. However, he did not mention when these talks could happen. Earlier, the Kremlin also said that it was awaiting "signals" from Washington. Also read: Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about Meanwhile, on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he wanted to meet Putin as soon as possible to secure an end to the war with Ukraine and expressed a desire to work towards cutting nuclear arms. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky hints at possibility of peace talks with Russia, says allies should work on its ‘format’

In light of rising tensions from the Ukraine War, Donald Trump urges world leaders to initiate global nuclear discussions. This video covers his call for diplomacy and peace talks amidst escalating conflicts and the potential threat of nuclear warfare, highlighting the critical need for dialogue.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. Kremlin has said that Putin is waiting for a signal from Washington a day after Trump said he wanted to meet Putin as soon as possible to secure an end to the war with Ukraine.

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President Vladimir Putin signals readiness for dialogue with Donald Trump, yet Moscow awaits a definitive move from Washington amid the escalating tensions in Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Putin awaits Trump's signal for talks amid Ukraine crisis

North Korea is preparing to send more troops to Russia to fight in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) warned on Friday (Jan 24), Yonhap News Agency reported.&nbsp;
This comes after the North Korean military suffered the loss of many of its soldiers.&nbsp;
The claim by South Korea comes as US President Donald Trump suggested he would attempt to rekindle his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, calling him a "smart guy" in an interview with Fox News.&nbsp;
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South Korea's JCS said that four months after the North sent an estimated 11,000 troops to the Ukraine conflict, a significant number of whom have been killed or wounded, the regime &ldquo;is suspected of accelerating follow-up measures and preparation for an additional dispatch of troops&rdquo;.
However, the Joint Chiefs of Staff did not provide details of what follow-up measures North Korea is considering.&nbsp;
Notably, North Korea began sending its troops to the war after Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on a mutual defence pact designed to strengthen their alliance against what the leaders called a US-led &ldquo;Western hegemony&rdquo;.
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Over 300 North Korean soldiers have lost their lives, and 2,700 were injured while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine.
<h2>Trump to reach out to Kim&nbsp;</h2>
The US President said in an interview on Thursday that he planned to resurrect attempts to engage Kim, whom he met three times during his first term in the White House.&nbsp;
When asked if he would "reach out" to Kim again, Trump responded, &ldquo;I will, yeah. He liked me.&rdquo;
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Moreover, North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have been ordered by Pyongyang to take their own lives rather than get captured, as reported earlier this month.&nbsp;
"Memos found on deceased soldiers indicate that the North Korean authorities pressured them to commit suicide or self-detonate before capture," South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun claimed in comments to reporters, citing information from the National Intelligence Service.
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Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Jan 12 proposed a soldier swap to North Korea, stating that he would hand them over to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian POWs that were held by Russia.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: North Korea began sending its troops to the war after Kim and Putin agreed on a mutual defence pact designed to strengthen their alliance. 

North Korea is preparing to send more troops to Russia to fight in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) warned on Friday (Jan 24), Yonhap News Agency reported. This comes after the North Korean military suffered the loss of many of its soldiers. The claim by South Korea comes as US President Donald Trump suggested he would attempt to rekindle his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, calling him a "smart guy" in an interview with Fox News. Also read: North Korea soldiers fighting in Ukraine were told to kill selves before capture: Seoul South Korea's JCS said that four months after the North sent an estimated 11,000 troops to the Ukraine conflict, a significant number of whom have been killed or wounded, the regime “is suspected of accelerating follow-up measures and preparation for an additional dispatch of troops”. However, the Joint Chiefs of Staff did not provide details of what follow-up measures North Korea is considering. Notably, North Korea began sending its troops to the war after Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on a mutual defence pact designed to strengthen their alliance against what the leaders called a US-led “Western hegemony”. Also read: North Korea 'significantly benefiting' from its troops fighting in Russia war: US at UNSC Over 300 North Korean soldiers have lost their lives, and 2,700 were injured while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine. Trump to reach out to Kim The US President said in an interview on Thursday that he planned to resurrect attempts to engage Kim, whom he met three times during his first term in the White House. When asked if he would "reach out" to Kim again, Trump responded, “I will, yeah. He liked me.” Also read: 'Evidence of involvement': Zelensky says Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers in Kursk region Moreover, North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have been ordered by Pyongyang to take their own lives rather than get captured, as reported earlier this month. "Memos found on deceased soldiers indicate that the North Korean authorities pressured them to commit suicide or self-detonate before capture," South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun claimed in comments to reporters, citing information from the National Intelligence Service. Also read: North Korea's Kim unveils country's largest warship in significant boost to naval power: Report Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Jan 12 proposed a soldier swap to North Korea, stating that he would hand them over to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian POWs that were held by Russia. (With inputs from agencies)

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Donald Trump threatens sanctions and tariffs on Russia if Ukraine war doesn’t end

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On Friday, Russian president Vladimir Putin hosted Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow. The Iranian leader is visiting the country to hold talks with Putin, and sign a strategic partnership treaty to intensify collaboration across various sectors, including military, nuclear energy,  and most importantly combating international sanctions. Both are victims of western sanctions and seek to build a new balance of power in West Asia.

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Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., explained how he would work to end the war in Ukraine as secretary of state during his confirmation hearing Wednesday, Jan. 15. Rubio said it should be the official position of the United States that the war needs to end, which he contends differs from the Biden administration.

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