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This shift highlights a complex interplay of motives. An analysis by Strategic Analysis Australia suggests that Trump's inquiry was driven by frustration with Vladimir Putin and Russia's actions. Interestingly, this frustration has seemingly fueled moves by the United States to bolster Ukraine’s defensive capabilities, such as supplying Patriot missile interceptors. Trump's core stance, however, remains opposed to escalating the war further—he believes that attacking Moscow could prolong the conflict rather than resolve it.