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Is Trump siding with Ukraine or Russia?

Asked 12 hours ago

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Trump is currently siding with Ukraine by resuming and considering increased weapons shipments, criticizing Putin, and tentatively backing new sanctions on Russia. He has expressed frustration with Russia's actions and lack of peace progress, and has publicly supported defensive aid for Ukraine.

References

Rubio: New Russia sanctions a ‘real option’
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CNN
13 hours ago
Rubio: New Russia sanctions a ‘real option’

Trump voiced frustration with Putin for not pursuing peace with Ukraine and said Ukraine needs defensive weapons from the United States.

Trump muses missile defence system for Ukraine
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CBC News
22 hours ago
Trump muses missile defence system for Ukraine

Trump says he is considering sending Ukraine another missile defense system and has adopted a more critical tone toward Putin.

Trump calls out Putin for stalled peace talks
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CBS News
1 day ago
Trump calls out Putin for stalled peace talks

President Trump directly called out Vladimir Putin for stalled peace talks and reiterated his claim that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine under his administration.

Trump, members of Congress backing Russian sanctions
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Scripps News
1 day ago
Trump, members of Congress backing Russian sanctions

Senator Lindsey Graham signaled that President Trump is now on board with new sanctions to punish Russia over the Ukraine conflict.

Russia launches record attack on Ukraine after Trump weapons pledge
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Reuters
2 days ago
Russia launches record attack on Ukraine after Trump weapons pledge

Trump pledged to send more defensive weapons to Kyiv and aimed direct criticism at Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia launches record attack on Ukraine after Trump weapons pledge
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Reuters
2 days ago
Russia launches record attack on Ukraine after Trump weapons pledge

Trump said he was considering supporting a Senate bill for steep sanctions on Russia, including 500% tariffs on nations buying Russian exports.

What we know about Trump's meeting with Netanyahu
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CBS News
2 days ago
What we know about Trump's meeting with Netanyahu

Trump said President Putin is 'killing too many people' and approved more weapons to help Ukraine defend themselves.

Trump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine
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CBS News
2 days ago
Trump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine

President Trump says his administration will send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine as Russia ramps up its attacks.

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