Donald Trump: “I've had very good talks with Putin, and I've had not such good talks…”

On the recordFebruary 20, 2025

I've had very good talks with Putin, and I've had not such good talks with Ukraine, and they don't have any cards, but they play it tough.

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Trump reflects on his interactions with Putin and Ukraine, suggesting a lack of leverage on Ukraine's part in negotiations.

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Donald Trump: “I've had very good talks with Putin, and I've had not such good talks with Ukraine, and they don't have any cards, but…”