There was another dramatic U-turn in President Trump's attitude toward Ukraine and Russia. Last week, he agreed to a billion-dollar diesel deal with Russia, giving Vladimir Putin money when he needs it. Trump also spent this week deriding Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The panel discusses what's happening and what it means.
Clip: Trump’s Ukraine U-turn
Oct. 16, 2026 AT 9:43 p.m. EDT
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