Trump pushes Putin for peace as Biden urges continued support for Ukraine

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President-elect Donald Trump recently urged Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the Ukraine war.

Trump's stance diverges sharply from outgoing President Joe Biden, who plans to advise Trump against cutting U.S. support for Kyiv, warning it could destabilize Europe.

Trump, critical of extensive U.S. aid to Ukraine, spoke with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last

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Meanwhile, Biden’s National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, emphasized Biden’s commitment to ensuring a smooth power transition while promoting sustained Ukraine support.

With Republican gains in Congress, Trump's future policies may face fewer legislative hurdles, affecting U.S. foreign aid priorities.