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Retired four-star General Jack Keane offers insights into Trump’s approach. He explains that Trump strongly believes in personal diplomacy—maintaining positive relationships with adversaries to facilitate future deals. While fully aware of Putin’s brutal tactics—citing Putin as a *"thug" and a "killer"—Trump seeks to retain open lines of communication, believing that this might eventually lead to negotiated settlements.
Keane notes that Trump’s patience has been significant, advocating for negotiations like a proposed 30-day ceasefire that Putin has consistently refused. Trump’s strategy involves questioning the root causes thoroughly and emphasizing the importance of re-establishing economic ties with Russia, even amidst ongoing conflict.