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Trump articulated that while he has historically maintained a good relationship with Putin, recent behaviors suggest a mental decline, or as he put it, that Putin has "gone crazy." He predicted that if Putin aims to fully seize Ukraine, it would ultimately spell Russia's downfall. Trump expressed strong disapproval of the missile strikes resulting in civilian casualties, emphasizing that such acts are unacceptable. His comments mark a notable shift, as he has typically avoided directly criticizing Putin or imposing red lines.
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