
News Topical, Digital Desk : Ever since Donald Trump entered politics, if he was seen singing praises of any big leader, it was Vladimir Putin. Yes, Trump has many times described Russian President Putin as a "strong leader". Trump has often been seen praising Putin.
But in his second term, Trump's attitude seems to have changed. On Monday, he announced sending weapons to Ukraine via Europe. He also started threatening Russia with tariffs. What is the reason behind this U-turn by Trump?
Regret for not fulfilling a promise
In fact, before becoming the President, Trump had made many promises to the American people and the whole world, one of which was to stop the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump had claimed that if he came to power, he would stop this war in a day. But, even after several months of returning to the White House, Trump has failed to do so.
talked to Putin on the phone
Trump spoke to Putin on the phone, but was disappointed. Referring to this conversation, Trump said-
I went home and told the First Lady (wife Melania) that I spoke to Vladimir Putin today and we had a wonderful conversation. She said to me, really? Just a while ago a city (Ukraine) was attacked again.
Trump got angry at Putin
Talking about Putin, Trump says, "I don't want to say that he's a killer, but he's a very tough guy. That's been proven over the last couple of years. He's fooled a lot of people."
Russia threatened with tariffs
Trump said in clear words that he will not be fooled. Russia's attack on Ukraine was a mistake during the tenure of former President Joe Biden. Apart from sending American weapons to Ukraine, Trump has given Russia 50 days. Trump says that if Russia does not stop the war, he will impose a 100 percent tariff on countries buying goods from it.
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