Aides Push Trump to Adopt Tougher Approach With Putin

The US administration has different views on policy towards Russia and Ukraine, but President Donald Trump seems to be more guided by the opinion of his Special Representative Stephen Whitcoff than by those who have taken a harder line on Russia. This was reported on Tuesday, citing sources by The Wall Street Journal.

Aides Push Trump to Adopt Tougher Approach With Putin

“Several senior aides to President Trump are advising him to be more skeptical of Moscow’s desire for peace with Ukraine, arguing that Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to show genuine interest in halting the fighting,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “The group, which U.S. officials said includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg, has recommended more caution when dealing with Putin and for a harder line aga…

US President Donald Trump's advisers do not agree on relations with Russia, writes The Wall Street Journal.

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Several senior officials of US President Donald Trump, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg, are urging him to be more cautious in dealing with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.

While Putin continues to attack, Trump relies on personal talks. However, his advisors are now calling for a tougher course towards Russia.