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'He didn't do anything tough:' Fmr. ambassador to Russia on Trump's FAILURE to make deal with Putin - The Weekend: Prime
Donald Trump will host Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy after rolling out the red carpet during his meeting with Russia’s President Putin. Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul explains why he feels the treatment of Putin demonstrated Trump’s willingness to check his values at the door, while failing to strike a deal and end the Russia’s war on Ukraine. - Aired on 08/16/2025.
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