U.S. Vice President JD Vance admitted the Ukraine war is unlikely to end soon, contradicting Donald Trump’s earlier pledge to settle it in 24 hours. Trump has since called that claim an exaggeration. Meanwhile, negotiations have stalled, allies are frustrated, and Russia continues its offensive amid uncertainty over Western support.
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