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Why Russia's doubling down on war despite Trump's desires for peace

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H.R. McMaster, the former national security adviser during President Trump's first term, breaks down the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war as Mr. Trump grows frustrated with Vladimir Putin's actions.

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  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Malaysia to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • Russian drone and missile strikes on Kiev resulted in casualties, prompting renewed US diplomatic engagement. 16s
  • Former adviser H.R. McMaster stressed the need for continued US support to Ukraine, especially advanced air defense and long-range weapons. 2m 21s
  • McMaster highlighted concerns about US weapons stockpiles and the need to boost defense production capacity. 3m 53s
  • The Ukraine war has exposed vulnerabilities in US defense supply chains and the importance of strategic depth. 4m 41s
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