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Trump faces scrutiny over Putin praise amid Ukraine pivot

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Donald Trump is facing renewed scrutiny regarding his relationship with Vladimir Putin following comments from a US envoy who described Putin as a "humanitarian." This praise comes as Trump claims his interactions with Putin have secured the release of American detainee Stephen Hubbard and will lead to an end to the war in Ukraine. Simultaneously, Trump has been critical of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, advocating for his replacement. AI

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Trump faces scrutiny over Putin praise amid Ukraine pivot

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Trump faces fresh questions over ties to ‘humanitarian’ Putin

    US President Donald Trump’s pivot away from Ukraine has triggered fresh questions about his attachment to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the man a top American envoy flattered on Wednesday as a “humanitarian”. Trump has cast his dealings with Putin as part of a mega-deal that has…

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