Summary

Donald Trump dodged questions about whether U.S. foreign policy aligns with Russia, deflecting with a rambling response that avoided addressing concerns about his stance on Ukraine.

He again claimed that he could quickly end the war and blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for suggesting peace remains distant.

Meanwhile, his administration is reportedly preparing to lift sanctions on Russian individuals and entities.

Critics argue Trump’s position emboldens Russia while undermining Ukraine, raising fears about U.S. commitment to countering Russian aggression.