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War in Ukraine: Bolstered by Donald Trump's support, Vladimir Putin refuses to back down

Le Monde21 October 2026, 23:54 UTCUkraine

Received by the Russian president near Saint Petersburg on Wednesday, Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's envoy, praised the Russian leader, highlighting his 'humanitarian' profile. Nevertheless, he left without securing any concessions from his host, who dismissed any idea of a truce with Kyiv.

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