Putin, Donald Trump and Ukraine
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But in recent weeks, the relationship has begun to show signs of strain.
Historically, President Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin have enjoyed a very special relationship ― at least if you’re viewing it through Trump’s perspective. As far back as 2013, Trump was envisioning a friendship with the Russian authoritarian leader,
President Donald Trump has given Russian President Vladimir Putin a deadline of “two weeks.” Again. Asked on Wednesday whether he believes Putin really wants to end the war in Ukraine, Trump said he’s still mulling it over,
Trump previously said his personal relationship with Putin would usher in peace for Ukraine. Now, he says Putin's gone "absolutely CRAZY!"
The American president’s preference for praising and excusing the Russian leader has yielded no progress toward peace in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump's willingness to come to the table comes just after he condemned Russia’s recent large-scale strike against Ukraine.
Charlamagne Tha God said this week that President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's egos could bring about "the end of civilization as we know it." Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment via email.