Trump breaks with Putin. But will it last?
Jul 15, 2025•23 min
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Episode description
The weapons deal President Trump announced this week marks a shift in his attitude toward Russian President Vladimir Putin and the full-scale invasion in Ukraine. But can it shift the trajectory of the war? If not, what will? Damir Marusic, Max Boot and Kori Schake discuss what the deal means for Ukraine and how Trump’s growing hawkishness will play to his “America First” supporters.
Read more from our columnists:
Max Boot: Putin took Trump for granted. He’s going to pay for his mistake.
David Ignatius: In squeezing Putin, Trump ‘escalates to de-escalate’
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