CNN: Trump declares 'nobody has been tougher on Russia' in meeting with Baltic leaders
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump declared "nobody has been tougher on Russia" during a meeting with the heads of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to the White House on Tuesday.
The declaration comes as tension between Russia and the United States has ratcheted up in recent weeks.
"Getting along with Russia is a good thing, not a bad thing," Trump said. "Now maybe we will and maybe we won't. Probably nobody's been tougher on Russia than Donald Trump. If you take a look at our military strength now, which probably wouldn't have happened if the opponent had won ... We're now exporting oil and gas. This is not something that Russia wanted."
Trump added that "just about everyone agrees" getting along with Russia is a good thing "except very stupid people."
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WNU Editor: The Baltic states have large Russian minorities within their territory .... especially on the Russian border. Aside from the widespread discrimination that targets this Russian minority, we now have this in the news .... Russia threatens sanctions over Latvian language in schools (BBC). Here is an easy observation .... no one is going to bring this up in today's White House meeting.
More News On President Trump Meeting The Leaders Of Estonia, Latvia And Lithuania At The White House
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Trump Hosts Baltic Leaders As Tensions Rise Between Washington & Moscow -- Voice of America
Donald Trump to Baltics: I've been tough on Russia, but want better relations -- USA Today
Balts Reportedly Asking US for More Troops and Arms to 'Deter Russia' -- Sputnik International
