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German Diplomat Blasts Trump’s Weak Support for Ukraine
10/23/2025
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- German diplomat Christoph Heusgen criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for not supporting Ukraine against Russia, alleging that Russian President Vladimir Putin manipulates Trump to avoid decisive actions.
- Heusgen stated that Trump prioritizes normalizing relations with Russia over aiding Ukraine.
- Trump expressed hope that Chinese President Xi Jinping could persuade Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
- Recently, Trump canceled a planned summit with Putin, citing concerns over wasted time.
- Amid these tensions, Russia conducted a significant air attack on Ukraine, causing casualties and power outages.
