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Why Trump's siding with 'humanitarian' Putin

It’s been a fortnight of extraordinary setbacks for US relations with Ukraine.

Donald Trump has struck a deal to buy Russian diesel, delivering a financial boost to Vladimir Putin’s war effort, he briefly interrupted intelligence sharing with Ukraine, while his special envoy Steve Witkoff has praised Putin as a 'humanitarian.'

Today, CNN's chief national security analyst, Jim Sciutto on what Trump is up to now and what it could mean for Ukraine's survival.

Featured:Jim Sciutto, CNN chief national security analysts and host of The Brief

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