Putin Tells Trump Russia Will Achieve Ukraine Goals, Prefers Diplomacy
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Russian President Vladimir Putin assured US President-elect Donald Trump in a phone conversation that Russia will achieve its objectives in Ukraine, while expressing a preference for diplomatic negotiations over continued military action. Putin's comments suggest potential openings for diplomatic progress in resolving the conflict. The phone call between the two leaders comes as Trump prepares to take office and has previously indicated his intention to pursue a negotiated settlement to end the war in Ukraine, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.