Trump, Ukraine and Vladimir Putin
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President Trump has effectively handed Vladimir Putin an extraordinary green light: 50 days to finish off his brutal summer offensive in Ukraine before facing any consequences.
Trump announced fresh military support for Ukraine and threatened sweeping tariffs on Russia's trading partners, in a bid to pressure Moscow into ending its war within 50 days.
The US president’s warning raises new doubts about pressure being applied on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."
A former Russian prime minister has said Vladimir Putin may be forced to agree a peace deal to end the war with Ukraine by the end of the year. Mikhail Kasyanov said Russia’s “contracting” economy meant the country’s president may have no option but to seek a settlement to stop the hostilities.
Donald Trump said the US will send Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine, as he voices his growing frustration with Vladimir Putin who "talks nice but then he bombs everybody in the evening".The US president did not reveal how many missiles he plans to send to Kyiv,
President Trump said he is disappointed with Russian President Vladimir Putin over his continued strikes on Ukraine. Mr. Trump threatened secondary tariffs against Russia on Monday if a ceasefire isn't reached within 50 days,
There’s an apparent shift in Donald Trump's position on Russia and Vladimir Putin. Christina Ruffini and Nancy Youseff join The Weekend to discuss the bromance seemingly moving towards a breakup.