Putin-Zelensky Meeting Arranged by Trump: Everything We Know
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Trump Raises Prospect of Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Territory
Above: U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Aug. 18. Image copyright: Hu Yousong/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Biden should have let Ukraine attack Russia with American weapons as it was impossible for them to have a fighting chance in the war without this ability. Perhaps the Trump administration will review this decision in light of Russia's failure to make peace.
Establishment-critical narrative
When Biden allowed Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory, it was a serious escalation to which Russia responded by lowering the threshold of when it can use nuclear weapons. Trump would be very unwise to go down the same path, as it will only lead to more fighting.
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The Controversies
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