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Trump threatens Putin after Russia strikes Ukrainian maternity hospital

Trump's warning to Putin after Russia drones hit maternity ward
  • Donald Trump issued a veiled threat of action against Russia following a drone attack on a Ukrainian maternity hospital, stating, "You'll be seeing things happen."
  • His remarks came less than a day after announcing he would make a "major statement" on the Ukraine war in which expressed disappointment in Russia's actions.
  • Trump reiterated his commitment to sending more weapons to Ukraine, explaining that Nato allies would purchase these from American stockpiles and then supply them to Kyiv.
  • A new book revealed Trump had previously warned Russian leader Vladimir Putin he would "bomb the s**t out of Moscow" if Russia invaded Ukraine.
  • Trump's stance towards Russia has hardened due to stalled ceasefire efforts, and he is considering supporting a bipartisan bill to impose significant import taxes on nations purchasing Russian energy.
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