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Why Trump's tone changed on Putin

CBS News · 2 months ago
CBS News
CBS News
2 months ago

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is disappointed with Russian President Vladimir Putin over his continued strikes on Ukraine. Trump threatened secondary tariffs against Russia on Monday if a ceasefire isn't reached within 50 days.

Breakdown
  • Trump threatens secondary tariffs against countries doing business with Russia if a Ukraine ceasefire is not reached within 50 days.
  • Trump expresses disappointment with Putin over continued Russian strikes on Ukraine, marking a shift in his stance. 41s
  • Critics argue Trump should have recognized Putin's actions sooner and accuse him of being slow to respond. 1m 35s
  • The U.S. is supporting NATO purchases of American-made military equipment, including Patriot missile systems, to aid Ukraine. 1m 51s
  • The Trump administration aims to increase pressure on Russia to reach a peace agreement. 2m 4s
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