🇺🇸Trump at the first meeting with Putin asked about the supply of weapons to Ukraine : NYT learned about the details
October 5th Article.

In 2017, the first personal meeting of the presidents of the USA and Russia - Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin - took place within the framework of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. During the meeting, the leaders discussed key issues of world politics, including the role of Ukraine in international relations.

Former US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson reported that the Russian dictator tried to convince Trump of the negative aspects of Ukraine, calling it a corrupt and fabricated country.

Putin emphasized that Russia has every right to influence in Ukraine, especially in connection with its historical past and military actions in the east of the country. In response to the discussion of possible US aid to Ukraine, Trump suggested that Putin evaluate the possibility of supplying American weapons to Ukraine, to which the Russian dictator responded negatively, warning that "it would be a mistake."

Although Trump arrived at the meeting with a hawkish stance prepared by his advisers, he was unable to resolutely counter Putin's arguments. This meeting became an important moment for understanding Trump's future foreign policy position on Ukraine, which turned out to be ambiguous and often criticized.

Trump's policy on Ukraine has become a key issue of his presidency, particularly during his repeated meetings with Putin and has led to further controversies, including an impeachment inquiry related to his conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2019.

The real events of the 2024 election campaign once again focus attention on Trump's attitude towards Ukraine and his foreign policy views.

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