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Anne Applebaum on the contradiction of Trump’s support of Russia

Kyiv Independent16 October 2026, 15:23 UTCRussia

Why is Putin pushing Trump to stop Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries? Historian and journalist Anne Applebaum argues that these attacks are putting real pressure on Moscow — and that Trump’s approach risks giving Russia more time to continue its war against Ukraine.

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