President Trump said Wednesday he can’t promise he will be able to convince Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin to stop bombing Ukrainian civilians — but vowed “severe consequences” if Moscow doesn’t let up after their Friday summit. Trump said his meeting with Putin in Alaska will be “setting the table” for a possible future meeting alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and that the Anchorage summit likely won’t yield a cease-fire.
Trump Teases Putin Meeting as 'Table-Setter’ for Possible Talks w/ Zelensky, Warns of 'Consequences'

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