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No one has TDS anymore
What happened to all the Putin lover narratives?
"President Trump has repeatedly shifted his positions on Ukraine to accommodate Russian President Vladimir Putin, even as Putin has given very little in return.
Why it matters: Trump's critics claim he's getting played that Putin has no intention of making peace and is stringing him along. But White House officials tell Axios they still believe Putin is about to take tangible steps towards a deal.
The big picture: For now, Trump has given Putin much of what the Russian president had hoped for: no ceasefire, no more sanctions, an intra-NATO divide, and a remarkable amount of leeway from a U.S. leader not known for his patience.
Trump has occasionally acknowledged that Putin might be "tapping me along," and has even threatened sanctions or tariffs if Putin keeps obstructing the peace process.
But Trump emerged from his call with Putin on Monday showing more deference to Putin than ever rejecting calls for sanctions, stepping aside as mediator in favor of Putin's preferred format, and heralding Russia's willingness to spell out its demands for peace as a diplomatic coup."
Axios
https://www.axios.com/2025/05/24/trump-putin-call-stall-ukraine-talks"The US has seemingly backed off on its previous promise to impose sanctions on Russia. Vice President JD Vance said simply this week "This is not our war."
Irish Star
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