Trump says there has been no one tougher on Russia than him, rejecting that Putin is stringing him along.
Trump gave a press interview addressing Russia-Ukraine policy. He stated he had not lifted diesel sanctions on Russia, claimed his actions enabled Russian oil exports to global markets, said Russia had shown disrespect in an earlier meeting with Zelensky, and declined to say whether he trusts Putin or Zelensky more.
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- 9 Nov 2026 · 00:41 UTC
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- 9 Nov 2026 · 00:41 UTC
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