US EditionTrump’s Rhetoric on Zelenskyy and Putin Reflects Evolving U.S. Approach to Ukraine Conflict
UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – Trump criticized Putin for prolonging the Ukraine war and shifted to support sending Patriot missiles amid rising civilian casualties, with 232 killed in June, the U.N. reported.
- President Trump’s rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin evolved during his second term, reflecting shifting views amid the Ukraine conflict since January 20, 2025.
- The changing dynamics arose from Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 and escalating attacks on Kyiv, which triggered both criticism and conciliatory remarks from Trump.
- Trump initially praised Putin and claimed they had serious discussions to end the war, but later expressed disappointment with Putin amid intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukraine.
- Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with President Putin, having believed he was sincere, and acknowledged that the conflict in Ukraine is causing numerous casualties on both sides.
- This evolution in Trump’s stance suggests increasing frustration with Putin and a complex approach toward Ukraine’s Zelenskyy as the conflict’s human toll grows.
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Trump is clearly fed up with Putin - but will his shift in tone force Russia to the negotiating table?
While the US president's shift in tone on both Ukraine and Russia is huge, we need to remember that he can let deadlines slip and flip-flop repeatedly, writes Sky's Mark Stone.
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The ColumbianIn his words: Trump’s rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolved
President Donald Trump repeatedly said during his campaign that, if elected to a second term, he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine…
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In his words: Trump's rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolved
U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly said during his campaign he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine “in 24 hours” upon taking office.
Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine War Wasn't His 'Initial Focus' Despite Promise to End Conflict on 'Day 1'
Trump distanced himself from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict by calling it "a Biden war," despite previously vowing to end it on his first day back in office.
ARD Das Erste [Newsroom]Berlin (ots) - Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko welcomes the announcement by US President Donald Trump that he wants to deliver patriotic missiles to Ukraine. At the same time, the Ukrainian politician criticized Trump's attitude towards ... Continue reading here...Original content of: ARD Das Erste, transmitted by news aktuell
Trump’s Rift with Putin Signals Possible Shift in U.S.-Russia Relations
U.S. President Donald Trump, who has often faced criticism for his previous warmth toward Russia, is now signaling a noticeably tougher stance on President Vladimir Putin. Indeed, I believe this emerging rift could reshape not only America’s current policy toward Moscow but also broader geopolitical dynamics, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine
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