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Trump lifts sanctions on Syria; Zelensky challenges Putin, and more
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Donald Trump said he would lift American sanctions on Syria to give it “a chance at greatness”. Also, Volodymyr Zelensky said he would travel to Turkey for peace talks with Russia on Thursday even if Vladimir Putin does not join.
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