Russia, Ukraine and Donald Trump
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The president’s call for Ukraine to avoid hitting Moscow continued his pattern of swinging between pressure on both sides to end the war and underscored the uncertainties about his strategy.
After years pressing to end U.S. aid to Ukraine, many Republicans have abandoned that position now that President Trump is supporting the country against Russian aggression.
As President Donald Trump hardens his position toward Moscow and seeks new ways to bring the conflict to an end, he is leaving open the prospect of allowing shipments of longer-range missiles to the country that would allow it to strike deeper into Russia,
Trump's moves underline his growing disenchantment with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the lack of progress in U.S.-led efforts to secure a ceasefire.
During his campaign, Trump said bringing a quick end to the war was a top priority and that helping Ukraine was a waste of US taxpayer money.
Donald Trump’s remarks on Ukraine on Monday were far from the biggest announcement the US president could have made.
General Mark Rutte on Monday as the United States warms up to the idea of providing Ukraine with missiles in its war with Russia. Trump teased a "major announcement" on Monday regarding Russia, and it is expected to be more weapons for Ukraine.