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Putin’s peace rhetoric clashes with Russia’s battlefield actions in Ukraine - analysis

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference in Moscow, Russia May 9, 2026.

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026.

Russia's parliament passes bill giving Putin more power to invade foreign countries

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference in Moscow, Russia May 9, 2026.