Why did Trump change his rhetoric about the war in Ukraine?
In the first weeks after his inauguration, US President Donald Trump significantly strengthened his tough stance towards Russia, thus seeking to put pressure on Vladimir Putin. Starting negotiations with threats is not the smartest approach. Inspired by his positive feelings towards the Russian people and recalling his friendly relations with the Russian leader, Trump suddenly changed his tone to a more threatening one. He said that the Russian economy is on the brink of disaster and expressed his intention to do Vladimir Putin a "very significant favor" by offering him to conclude an agreement on Ukraine...