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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defends President Donald Trump’s efforts to seek an end to the war with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Published On 13 Feb 2025

  • United States President Donald Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had spoken by phone and agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Trump informed him about what was discussed with Putin and that he believes “America’s strength” could lead to peace.