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Trump Again Criticizes Putin as He Turns From Gaza to Ukraine
Above: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting at the White House on Oct. 14., 2025. Image copyright: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Trump's disappointment with Putin is justified — the Russian president could have ended the war very quickly but it appears that he wants to continue the fighting. Moscow should be ashamed of its position on the global stage, as millions of soldiers have died as the war continues into its fourth year, yet the Kremlin continues undeterred.