Trump Says Putin 'Playing With Fire'

Trump Says Putin 'Playing With Fire'
Above: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery on May 26, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Image copyright: Kayla Bartkowski/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

Trump's patience with Putin is running thin. Having provided the Russian leader with a golden opportunity, Putin has yet to shift gears. The president is strongly considering additional sanctions on Russia, though a decision has yet to be reached.

Pro-Ukraine narrative

Ukraine remains committed to achieving a ceasefire, but this cannot come at the expense of giving up territory not currently controlled by Russia. Ukraine is confident that the U.S. is supportive of this position.

Pro-Russia narrative

Russia much prefers to settle this conflict through negotiation, which it has engaged in seriously, but a resolution can only be achieved if the root causes are settled.

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The Controversies



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