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European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before he meets…
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Leaders in frantic phone diplomacy with Trump ahead of Putin summit on Ukraine – Europe live | World news
Morning opening: Hello Donald, this is Europe speaking Jakub Krupa European leaders will speak with the US president, Donald Trump,…