Published 2 years ago

Trump says he thought Putin "was negotiating" before invading Ukraine

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Former President Trump said he is "surprised" Russian President Vladimir Putin followed through on his threat to invade Ukraine. Trump has condemned the invasion as a "crime against humanity" but called Putin "very savvy" for recognizing two breakaway "republics" in eastern Ukraine as independent two days before the attack.

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The Independent

Trump says he was surprised by Putin’s invasion: ‘I thought he was negotiating’

‘I thought he was negotiating when he sent his troops to the border,’ former president says

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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New York Post

Trump claims he’s ‘surprised’ Putin invaded Ukraine, thought troop buildup was a ploy

Former President Donald Trump said in an interview Tuesday that he was “surprised” Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded neighboring Ukraine.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Metro News

Donald Trump 'surprised' Putin invaded Ukraine, thought it was just negotiating

'I thought it was a tough way to negotiate but a smart way to negotiate,' Donald Trump said of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hill

Trump says he's 'surprised' Putin ordered Ukraine invasion

Former President Trump said he didn't think Russian President Vladimir Putin would go through with an invasion of Ukraine in

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

'I thought he was negotiating': Trump didn't think Putin would order Ukraine invasion

EXCLUSIVE — Former President Donald Trump said in an interview that he is “surprised” Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine and further cracked down on freedom inside Russia, explaining that he believed the strongman’s threats were a negotiating tactic.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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