Why Trump Is Ready to Send Missiles to Ukraine

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After talks with NATO allies, President Donald Trump gave Russia 50 days to broker peace with Ukraine. If they can’t make it happen, he says he’ll impose tariffs on Russian goods to ratchet up economic pressure. The move underscores Trump’s growing anger with Russian President Vladimir Putin. WSJ’s Lara Seligman unpacks the latest and explores the evolving relationship between Trump and Putin. Jessica Mendoza hosts. 


Further Listening:

-Inside the Hunt for Putin’s Sleeper Agents 

-How Ukraine Built a Weapon to Control the Black Sea 

-Ukraine Makes a Deal With Wall Street 


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After talks with NATO allies, President Donald Trump gave Russia 50 days to broker peace with Ukraine. If they can’t make it happen, he says he’ll impose tariffs on Russian goods to ratchet up economic pressure. The move underscores Trump’s growing anger with Russian President Vladimir Putin. WSJ’s Lara Seligman unpacks the latest and explores the evolving relationship between Trump and Putin. Jessica Mendoza hosts. 


Further Listening:

-Inside the Hunt for Putin’s Sleeper Agents 

-How Ukraine Built a Weapon to Control the Black Sea 

-Ukraine Makes a Deal With Wall Street 


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


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2025-07-16 20 min
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