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US President Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine has shifted dramatically — from praising Vladimir Putin and pausing aid to now threatening Russia with tariffs and backing a Nato plan to arm Kyiv. With European nations now paying for US-made weapons and Trump’s rhetoric toughening,
Bolton told Newsweek that Trump's pursuit of a Nobel Prize has clouded his foreign policy, particularly on the war in Ukraine.
While Trump's new Russia policy announcement was welcomed by and large, there are still challenges ahead that will require more from America.
Donald Trump privately urged Ukraine to strike targets deep inside Russia, including Moscow, if supplied with advanced US weapons, signalling a pivotal policy shift in the war and raising stakes for Nato and Kremlin escalation.
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,
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine via NATO countries, in a package expected to include Patriot air defense batteries. He also threatened Russia with "severe tariffs" of up to 100% if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days,