Former Amb. William Taylor says Trump needs to put pressure on Putin, not Ukraine

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Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor appeared on CBS News to comment on President Trump's approach toward Ukraine and Russia. According to Taylor, instead of supporting Ukraine, Trump is pressuring it to align with Russian interests, a stance that contradicts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s expectations for American support.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused President Trump of putting pressure on Ukraine to capitulate to Russia, rather than supporting the country. In response, former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor appeared on CBS News to argue that Trump should instead focus on pressuring Russian President Vladimir Putin. The criticism highlights concerns over the US's approach to aiding Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

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Former Amb. William Taylor says Trump needs to put pressure on Putin, not Ukraine

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