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Donald Trump often claims to have ended six wars. Here’s a closer look at the deals and disputes still simmering.

US President Donald Trump's approval rating stayed at 40%, the lowest of his current term, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed. Hispanic support dropped, and many Americans believe Trump is too close to Russia despite his peace efforts.

Rubio has focused on students protesting against Israel and those from China, asserting the administration's right to revoke visas without judicial review. Several high-profile cases have faced legal challenges.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets US President Trump at the White House, discussing Russia-Ukraine war, security guarantees, elections, and a possible trilateral summit with Putin. The meeting also features light-hearted suit banter.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said Trump has the strength to force Russia into peace, ahead of their White House meeting. He welcomed Trump’s idea of a trilateral summit with Russia, stressing urgent action to end deadly strikes.

PM Modi and President Putin held a phone call where Putin briefed on his Alaska meeting with Trump. PM Modi stressed peaceful resolution of Ukraine conflict and both leaders agreed to strengthen India-Russia strategic partnership.

Jeffrey Sachs criticised Trump's tariffs on India, calling them bizarre, self-destructive and unconstitutional. He warned the move isolates America geopolitically while praising India’s measured diplomacy and engagement with BRICS leaders. 

Trump claimed India, a significant consumer of Russian crude, had stopped such purchases. However, India maintains that its oil imports are based on economic necessity and its relationship with the US transcends trade disputes.

Around 70% of India’s exports to the US, worth USD 60.85 billion, now face 50% tariffs. An ICRIER report warns of severe impact on textiles, gems, jewellery, auto parts, and shrimp, urging relief and market diversification.

President Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for cooperation after the Trump-Putin Alaska summit. He backed a trilateral meeting, stressed the need for US and European support, and will meet President Trump in Washington on Monday.