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Trump wants to end the war in Ukraine. Does he have any influence over Putin?

By Steve Inskeep

Published October 23, 2025 at 6:41 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius about what influence President Trump wields with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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