President Donald Trump pushed back against media criticism of his diplomatic efforts, blasting “fake news” attacks claiming merely inviting Vladimir Putin to the U.S. was a “major defeat” and reiterating Ukraine could swiftly end the war with Russia, or continue to fight.

“Big day at the White House tomorrow,” Trump posted in nightcaps of a Truth Social thread. “Never had so many European Leaders at one time.

“My great honor to host them!!! President DJT”

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