Trump, Russia and Ukraine
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Trump, Moscow and Zelensky
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US President Donald Trump is trying again to end the war in Ukraine – not by targeting Russia, but by hitting the countries that buy Russia’s oil.
Russian officials and commentators have shown little indication that Moscow is about to change course under new pressure.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans will vote on a Russia sanctions bill once Trump approves it, as pressure mounts on Moscow to negotiate peace in Ukraine.
President Trump's tone has shifted both toward Putin and regarding the continuation of U.S. military support for Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump may have expected a Russian shudder of fear to greet his threat of “very severe tariffs” on the country if it didn’t agree a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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The New Republic on MSNUkranians Praise “Agent Melania” for Trump’s Sudden Russia PivotUkrainians have begun to credit First Lady Melania Trump for her husband’s 180 on support for Russia and President Vladimir Putin in their all out war on Ukraine.
Pentagon officials said details were still being worked out, and experts doubted Mr. Trump’s threat of huge tariffs for Russian trading partners.