Trump and Congress Make Big Shift on Ukraine

“After half a year of White House skepticism toward Kyiv and friendliness toward Moscow, President Donald Trump and top Republicans have shifted course, with the White House preparing to send additional weaponry to Ukraine and Congress moving to enact tough new sanctions on Russia,” the Washington Post reports.

“The change this week came as Trump’s frustration mounted over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unwillingness to engage seriously in discussions about an end to his war on Ukraine. Trump vowed last year that he would move quickly to halt the conflict but has been unsuccessful.”

Playbook: “Nevertheless: Before we get too carried away with this new world order, it’s worth remembering that Trump has the propensity to flip back and forth on issues — and on people — all the time.”