US EditionSome GOP Senators Join Democrats in Urging Trump to Adopt Hard Line with Putin
Eight bipartisan senators called Putin a ruthless murderer and condemned ongoing attacks, urging Trump to adopt a tougher stance before meeting Zelenskyy.
- On Friday, a bipartisan group of senators led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen called President Vladimir Putin a `ruthless murderer` who `has no interest in peace` and `cannot be trusted`, including three Republican senators.
- After Russian attacks continued through the Christmas holiday, the statement condemned Russian missile and drone attacks and noted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to a Christmas truce, but President Vladimir Putin declined and directed soldiers to continue brutal crimes.
- Led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen , the statement was signed by Angus King, Sen. Jacky Rosen, Sen. Chris Coons, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, and three Republican senators — John Barrasso, Jerry Moran, and Thom Tillis.
- Facing rare intra-party pressure, President Donald Trump prepares for an expected meeting Sunday with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while urging Putin to end the invasion and expecting to speak with him soon.
- Republican strategist Alex Conant said the statement aimed to show bipartisan support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and noted GOP senators have `time and time again` shown more skepticism of President Vladimir Putin than President Donald Trump.
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GOP senators demand Trump go hard on ‘ruthless murderer’ ahead of high-stakes meeting
Donald Trump is facing rare pressure from members of his own party who want the president to take a harder stance against Russian President Vladimir Putin as he prepares for an expected meeting Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to a report from The New York Times. Three Republican senators – John Barrasso (R-WY), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) – joined five Democrats and one independent in issuing a sharp…
GOP senators demand Trump go hard on 'ruthless murderer' ahead of high-stakes meeting
Donald Trump is facing rare pressure from members of his own party who want the president to take a harder stance against Russian President Vladimir Putin as he prepares for an expected meeting Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to a report from The New York Times. Three ...
"All Europeans must agree on the need to defend our European way of life, the independence of our states and peace in Europe," the Ukrainian President wrote on X after a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Mr Zelensky and his American counterpart must meet in Florida on Sunday to discuss the efforts to end the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky announced on Friday that he would soon meet US head Donald Trump.
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