Diplomatic efforts intensify as Putin becomes the focus of talks, while Trump's leadership is seen as a key pressure point.

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Vladimir Putin Donald Trump Emmanuel Macron

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Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Emmanuel Macron
president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
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