VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-23
“My decision on Russia is a very simple one. I am in the process of negotiating Peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and don't want to do anything that will drive, foolishly, Russia away from the bargaining table,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-23
Trump defended his decision to hold back Russia sanctions, saying he is negotiating peace and does not want to drive Russia from the bargaining table.
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