Trump, Russia and Ukraine
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Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump's 50-day deadline for Russia to end the Ukraine war and avoid sanctions eased concerns about any immediate supply disruption. Brent crude futures were down 15 cents at $69.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker joins the ‘Brian Kilmeade Show’ to discuss President Donald Trump’s updated strategy for the Russia-Ukraine war and what it could mean for the path to peace.
Asked if he trusted Putin, Mr Trump took a lengthy pause before saying: "I trust almost nobody to be honest with you.
Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine and threatened "biting" secondary tariffs of 100% on the buyers of Russian exports unless there is a peace deal in 50 days.
For the fifth time, the American president has threatened Russia with economic sanctions. The first four times, Trump failed to follow through.