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CNN: Ahead of summit, Trump questions what’s changed about Putin

Trump aims to quickly gauge Putin's seriousness on ending the Ukraine war amid skepticism from US intelligence and concerns about Kremlin manipulation, officials say.

  • On Friday, President Donald Trump heads to Alaska to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, and he says he’ll know within ‘probably the first two minutes’ if an agreement is possible, framing it as a feel-out meeting.
  • With Russia escalating attacks and concerns that the Kremlin is manipulating the White House, Trump questions what’s changed about Putin, officials say.
  • Assessments show the US intelligence community remains skeptical of Putin’s shifting objectives despite signals of territorial and economic goals, according to an intelligence source.
  • On Wednesday, Trump warned that Russia would face `very severe consequences` if Putin isn’t serious about ending the war, without specifying details.
  • European allies note that, while Zelensky warned Putin may deceive Trump, intelligence reports say Putin isn't preparing for a ceasefire, despite recent policy shifts.
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President Donald Trump has often boasted of his good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia. However, in the months leading up to the first meeting between the two leaders in six years, Trump began to ask Europeans and...

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Ahead of summit, Trump questions what’s changed about Putin

President Donald Trump has often bragged about his warm relationship with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. But in the months leading up to the leaders’ first meeting in six years, Trump began asking Europeans and White House aides what’s changed about his counterpart.

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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