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The discussions held in Washington, D.C., reportedly yielded positive feedback from the Ukrainian team, which perceived Trump's responses as more favorable compared to past statements. Trump's critical remarks about President Putin, mocking Russia's decision to invade Ukraine, and acknowledging the unsustainable toll it has taken on Russian forces suggest a sharp departure from his earlier ambivalence. This shift may indicate a new landscape in U.S.-Ukraine relations that could unsettle the Kremlin.