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Full Story Trump brings Russia in from the cold, but at what cost to Ukraine?
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Feb 23, 2025 
Chris Michael, US live news editor at The Guardian, and Kurt Volker, a veteran diplomat who served as Trump’s special representative for Ukraine, dive into the recent shifts in US foreign policy under Trump. They discuss Trump's surprising rapprochement with Putin and its implications for Ukraine and Europe. With Zelenskyy sidelined, is peace truly in sight, or is there a hidden cost? The conversation reveals the unpredictable nature of Trump's strategies and highlights the complexities of international relations in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
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Shift in US Foreign Policy
- Trump's call with Putin led to the release of a US teacher held in Russia.
- Vance's Europe speech shocked many, as he questioned European democracies and downplayed the Russian threat.
Trump's Pro-Putin Stance
- Trump's rhetoric aligns with Putin's, labeling Zelensky a dictator.
- This contradicts the reality of Russia's invasion of Ukraine three years prior.
Republican Response
- Republicans remain largely silent on Trump's foreign policy shift.
- Few, like Roger Wicker and Mike Pence, openly contradict Trump's stance.