Trump’s Rhetoric on Zelenskyy and Putin Reflects Evolving U.S. Approach to Ukraine Conflict
Trump pledges billions of dollars in weapons for Ukraine and threatens 100% tariffs on Russia if no peace deal is reached within 50 days, signaling a major policy shift.
- On Aug. 11, President Trump said he 'gets along with Zelenskyy, but... disagrees very, very severely,' showing his rhetoric toward both Zelenskyy and Putin has shifted.
- Since his Jan. 20 inauguration, Trump was initially conciliatory toward Putin and had said Russia seemed more willing than Ukraine to reach a deal, according to sources.
- Threatening secondary tariffs, Trump said if no deal within 50 days, the U.S. would target Russia’s trading partners and paused Ukraine aid to pressure Zelenskyy.
- Following the policy shift, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Trump for his 'willingness to support' Kyiv after the weapons pledge and tariff threats, but their Oval Office argument canceled his White House visit.
- Amid rising calls in Congress, Trump has authorized Congress to advance new legislation imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia.
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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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he spoke with US President Donald Trump on the phone following news of the arms deal.
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