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RIYADH, Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said on Tuesday it had agreed to hold more talks with Russia on ending the war in Ukraine after an initial meeting that excluded Kyiv, a departure from Washington's previous approach that rallied U.S. allies to isolate Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As the 4-1/2-hour meeting in the Saudi capital was underway, Russia hardened its demands, notably insisting it would not tolerate the NATO alliance granting membership to Ukraine. On Tuesday, Trump said he was more confident after talks, he probably?? meet with Putin b4 the end of the month.

1. "Russia wants to do something, told reporters in Palm Beach Florida. 
   
2. He brushed aside Ukraine's concern about being left out meeting said Kyiv should have entered talks much earlier.
   

"Emperor" Trump think he have power to end this war," this is what he said, refering to Trump himself.

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