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The Trump administration is projecting a toughened stance toward Moscow following a constructive meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit in France, where Trump declared "Russia needs to make a deal" — yet simultaneous Pentagon decisions to cut forces and weapons deployments dedicated to NATO are generating friction with Republican lawmakers and allied governments.
Administration Hardens Rhetoric, Zelenskyy Gains Ground Trump's public comments from the G7 marked a notable shift in tone.
The president also said sanctions on Russian oil can be reinstated now that the Strait of Hormuz may soon see freer passage following Operation Epic Fury.
Before departing for France, Trump welcomed Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk to the Oval Office.
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