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The Day with Nicole Frölich: What does Putin want?

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December 17, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he'll achieve his war goals in Ukraine through diplomacy or by force. Where does this leave US President Donald Trump's push to achieve a negotiated peace as soon as possible?

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