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Stavridis Praises Trump’s Putin Insights Amid Rising Tensions

5/28/2025

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James Stavridis commended Donald Trump on CNN for his insights on Vladimir Putin, urging Ukrainian President Zelensky to tread carefully in their dealings. He recommended that Trump apply pressure on Russia by unfreezing funds or providing missiles. Meanwhile, Russian state media's censorship of Trump's comments underscores the escalating tensions in the ongoing narrative.

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James Stavridis commended Donald Trump on CNN for his insights on Vladimir Putin, urging Ukrainian President Zelensky to tread carefully in their dealings. He recommended that Trump apply pressure on Russia by unfreezing funds or providing missiles. Meanwhile, Russian state media's censorship of Trump's comments underscores the escalating tensions in the ongoing narrative.