Why Trump’s Peace Plan is (Already) Falling Apart

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Following the Alaska Summit between Trump and Putin, it looked like Ukraine was a step closer to peace. But, the Kremlin interpreted things a little differently. In this video, we’re once again taking a look at the Alaska Summit, why the optimism has evaporated, and what’s the deal with the security guarantees.

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