On the recordAugust 18, 2025
I don't think it's particularly bad that they have the conversation. What's bad, to date, is that President Trump has not shown, I think, the unity behind Ukraine to really put pressure on Putin.
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Smith discusses the importance of dialogue with Russia while criticizing Trump's lack of support for Ukraine.
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