Russia Records Fastest Territorial Gains In Ukraine Since Early 2024
Russian president Vladimir Putin invited his US counterpart Donald Trump for the next round of talks in Moscow. During the joint presser on August 15 in Alaska, Putin extended the invitation in English, leaving Trump stunned. Watch this video to know how Trump responded to Putin.
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