Putin's strategic gamble: persuading Trump to abandon support for Ukraine amid ‘Oreshnik’ missile threats

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During his annual year-end press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated his readiness to engage in ongoing talks with former President Donald Trump, yet made no mention of intent to cease the so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine. As the world turns its attention to 2025, speculation arises over the Kremlin’s strategy regarding Ukraine and the West, particularly the U.S. For the second consecutive year, Putin merged his press conference with the “Direct Line” session,

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