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Trump's Mixed Signals on Ukraine Amid Controversy

9/26/2025

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Trump signals reluctance to deeply back Ukraine, despite readings of support.
He threatened Russia with energy-sector tariffs, conditioned on EU participation, making the move unlikely.
After meeting Zelensky, he posted to endorse Ukraine’s military gains while omitting tariff references; at a memorial service, he attacked opponents, drawing criticism and fueling talk of vendetta-driven aims and a potential indictment of Comey.

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Story summary

Trump signals reluctance to deeply back Ukraine, despite readings of support.
He threatened Russia with energy-sector tariffs, conditioned on EU participation, making the move unlikely.
After meeting Zelensky, he posted to endorse Ukraine’s military gains while omitting tariff references; at a memorial service, he attacked opponents, drawing criticism and fueling talk of vendetta-driven aims and a potential indictment of Comey.