US President Says Putin "Needlessly Killing People" Vantage with Palki Sharma
US President Says Putin "Needlessly Killing People" | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
US President Says Putin "Needlessly Killing People" | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
Russia Just Launched Its Biggest Aerial Attack Yet. Over 350 Shahed drones and missiles slammed into Ukraine, killing at least 13 and injuring over 60. As the world scrambles for peace, Donald Trump — once proud of his "good relationship" with Putin — now says the Russian President has "gone crazy." Feeling betrayed after recent peace talks, Trump hints at more sanctions. Meanwhile, Ukraine gains new military range thanks to Europe, and President Zelensky pushes back. As alliances shift and bombs fall, is Putin playing everyone? Palki Sharma tells you.
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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
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Mint
an hour ago
- Mint
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- The Print
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