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Russia's Drone Strikes Prompt Trump’s Tough New Arms Deal

7/18/2025

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Trump's Arms Deal

In a dramatic escalation, Russia unleashed a wave of drone strikes across Ukraine, striking President Zelensky's hometown and leaving a trail of injuries and destruction. In response, President Trump unveiled a new arms deal for Ukraine and issued a stark warning of heavy tariffs on Russia and its oil buyers if peace isn't achieved within 50 days, marking a pivotal change in U.S. strategy.

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Peskov's Nuclear Assurance

Amid rising tensions with NATO, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed that Russia's nuclear doctrine is steadfast. This comes as President Trump pushes European allies to acquire U.S. weaponry for Ukraine, warning of tariffs on Russia if peace talks falter within 50 days, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy.

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Trump's Arms Deal

In a dramatic escalation, Russia unleashed a wave of drone strikes across Ukraine, striking President Zelensky's hometown and leaving a trail of injuries and destruction. In response, President Trump unveiled a new arms deal for Ukraine and issued a stark warning of heavy tariffs on Russia and its oil buyers if peace isn't achieved within 50 days, marking a pivotal change in U.S. strategy.

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