Russia is not our friend. Putin is not our friend. And in particular, when it comes to energy, I think the resolution of this war needs to be Ukraine and Europe relying on American energy, signing agreements to bring in American energy and not buying oil and gas from Russia. That would be a major America first victory. I'm hopeful that's where these negotiations will end up. That would be a brilliant strategy. And it looks like the EU trade deal was the beginning of it. (01:38–01:51)
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Advocates for Ukraine and Europe to rely on American energy instead of Russian energy.
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