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After high-stakes talks in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin said there would have been no war if Donald Trump were U.S. president. Calling the in-person meeting a 'necessity,' Putin described the discussions as 'constructive' and expressed Russia's strong interest in ending the conflict. He also noted the last four years marked the lowest point in U.S.-Russia relations since the Cold War. From Alaska, Putin also issued a pointed warning to Europe, hinting at rising geopolitical tensions if diplomacy fails. Watch
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