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See Trump’s shifting blame game on the Russia-Ukraine war
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
By Kevin Liptak, Amy O’Kruk, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump’s inability to find peace in Ukraine — a war he once claimed would be over the day he took office — has caused him enormous frustration. But the focus of his ire has zig-zagged throughout his second term in office.
At moments, Tr...
Key takeaway At moments, Trump has flashed anger toward Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky, casting him as ungrateful and unwilling to compromise.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents with family ties to Ukraine are likely watching President Trump's shifting stance on the Russia-Ukraine war with concern. The city's own Ukrainian community has been vocal about their support for Ukraine's sovereignty, and Trump's inconsistent messaging may be causing anxiety for those with loved ones in the region. As the president prepares to meet with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky, El Pasoans may be wondering what this could mean for the city's own cultural and economic exchanges with Ukraine. With Fort Bliss, a major military installation, located in El Paso, the city's residents may also be considering the potential implications of Trump's interactions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on regional security and stability. The upcoming meeting between Trump and Zelensky will be closely watched by El Paso's Ukrainian community, who will be looking for signs of a coherent and supportive US policy towards Ukraine.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? By Kevin Liptak, Amy O’Kruk, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump’s inability to find peace in Ukraine — a war he once claimed would be over the day he took office — has caused him enormous frustration. But the focus of his ire has zig-zagged throughout his second term in office.
At moments, Tr...
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