Trump administration simultaneously views Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "great competitor" and "adversary" as it hashes out negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a Wednesday press conference, APA reports citing Fox News.
"I believe this nation views Putin and Russia as a great competitor in the region, at times an adversary," Leavitt said when asked how President Donald Trump views Russia and Putin. "But as the president has said, as well, he enjoys having good diplomatic relations with leaders around the world. Finding that common ground, also calling them out when they are wrong. Leading from a position of peace through strength. That's the president's greatest strength."