President Trump’s dramatic shift to a hardline stance against Russia is not rooted in a newfound love for Ukraine, but in a personal fury at being played for a fool by Vladimir Putin. -According to Washington insiders,

Russian officials and commentators have shown little indication that Moscow is about to change course under new pressure.

Pivots have been jarring, particularly for those whose criticism of military aid was central to their political brand

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has noted the shift in US President Donald Trump's rhetoric regarding Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. Source: Meloni in a statement on Tuesday 15 July during a meeting with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer,

After years pressing to end U.S. aid to Ukraine, many Republicans have abandoned that position now that President Trump is supporting the country against Russian aggression.