Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv’s European allies Tuesday of sabotaging U.S.-led efforts to end the nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine, shortly before he met with a delegation sent by President Donald Trump. | AP

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed a full capture of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine after a prolonged campaign, calling it a key victory but Ukraine's military denied the city had fallen and said battles persisted in the area https://reut.rs/4pobKMf | Reuters

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