Melania Trump, Ukraine
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The New Republic on MSNUkranians Praise “Agent Melania” for Trump’s Sudden Russia PivotUkrainians have begun to credit First Lady Melania Trump for her husband’s 180 on support for Russia and President Vladimir Putin in their all out war on Ukraine.
Melania Trump has highlighted Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine in private conversations, President Trump said on Monday.
I think she understands more because she is one of ours, coming from a Slavic country,” Kyiv resident Yulia Shevchenko said.
President Trump threatens Putin with 100% tariffs if no Ukraine peace deal is reached within 50 days, while confirming arms sales to NATO to support Ukrainian resistance.
As well as praising Ronald Reagan, who helped end the Cold War, she speaks to her son Barron in Slovene, and both still hold EU passports. It has long been reported that the first lady prefers to spend time away from the White House since her husband’s inauguration in January, as she is close to Barron, who is attending NYU.
President Trump suggested Monday that first lady Melania may have helped convince him to ramp up military aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine war this week, announcing a deal to send weapons to Ukraine via NATO and giving Vladimir Putin an ultimatum to make peace. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, speaks with John Dickerson about the president's new stance.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was disappointed but not done with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a BBC interview published on Tuesday, hours after Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine and threatened Russia with sanctions.