Trump escalates criticism of Putin, rearms Ukraine
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The truth is, he believed me 10%,' Trump said of the threat he made to Putin that he would bomb Moscow if Russia invaded Ukraine.
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine are escalating, both on the front lines and across urban centres. Ben Hall, the FT’s Europe editor, talks to military analyst Franz-Stefan Gady about Ukraine’s battle to hold onto territory until a ceasefire can be agreed. Clips: Channel 4; ABC
After days of expressing displeasure with his latest phone call with Putin, Trump went even further at a Cabinet meeting.
The president’s remarks during a cabinet meeting were the latest sign of his growing displeasure with the Russian leader.
President Donald Trump ripped Russian leader Vladimir Putin's "bull----" during his Cabinet meeting, saying additional sanctions remained on the table amid the three-year war with Ukraine.
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The Russian president has continued to try and strengthen ties with the U.S. after President Donald Trump returned to office earlier this year.