Trump, Russia and Ukraine
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From praising Putin, berating Zelenskyy, and knocking NATO, Donald Trump has gone to expressing disappointment with Russia’s President and approving arms for Ukraine. What to make of this change?
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Zelensky and Trump consider drone ‘mega-deal’ as Russia steps up attacks - The Ukrainian leader said drones were the key tool that has allowed his country to fight off Russia's invasion for more than
Putin invaded Ukraine just over 13 months into Biden's White House term. Between February 24, 2022, and January 20, 2025, the U.S. became the world's biggest supplier of weapons and aid for Ukraine's fight, pledging over $175 billion in support.
President Donald Trump has finally found a way to like arming Ukraine: ask European allies to donate their weapons, and sell them American replacements.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized Trump’s peace ultimatum to Vladimir Putin, suggesting it’s too slow. The U.S. president on Monday said he is “very, very unhappy” with Russia and threatened the country with secondary tariffs of up to 100 percent if it does not negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine within 50 days.
The latest Russian advances in Ukraine come as Moscow intensifies its war effort, despite fresh pressure from Donald Trump for a ceasefire.