Trump Meets Putin, Ukraine Backers Push for More U.S. Aid
President Trump has had a productive call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with plans to meet him in Hungary soon. Meanwhile, Ukraine supporters in the U.S. urge Trump to impose more sanctions on Russia and provide Ukraine with weapons and air defenses. The U.S. has resumed intelligence sharing with Ukraine, and NATO has purchased U.S. weapons for Ukraine's use.
Retired naval officer Mark Montgomery believes that Putin will not halt the war unless the U.S. imposes punishments on Russia. Daniel Fried suggests that Ukraine could offer the U.S. drone technology in exchange for American capital and cooperation. Trump has been impressed by Ukraine's successes in striking Russian energy infrastructure and has referred to Russia as a 'paper tiger'.
Trump's views on Ukraine and its conflict with Russia have evolved over time. In the past, he has berated Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in public, stating that Ukraine is 'in big trouble' and 'not winning' the conflict. However, he has also stated that Ukraine could take back all of its territory with help from Europe. The call with Putin occurred just before Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy at the White House.
The U.S. and Ukraine have strengthened their cooperation, with the U.S. resuming intelligence sharing and NATO purchasing U.S. weapons for Ukraine's use. Ukraine supporters in the U.S. want Trump to provide more support to Ukraine. Trump's views on Ukraine and its conflict with Russia continue to evolve, with his latest comments showing optimism about Ukraine's prospects.
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