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Trump rules out ‘capturing’ Putin, but this NATO ally's defence chief says, 'he’d kidnap him for. . . '
Published on Jan 12, 2026 05:43 am IST
A sharp rift opened inside the Western alliance after Donald Trump ruled out “capturing” Vladimir Putin, betting instead on a peace deal. Hours earlier in Kyiv, Britain’s defence chief flipped the script, declaring he would “kidnap” the Russian leader and hold him accountable for war crimes. The clash of tones revealed a growing divide over how to confront Moscow. As Washington signals confidence in negotiation, London hardens its stance with fresh funding and troop plans. With missiles still raining on Ukraine, the question now looms: who leads the West’s response to Putin?
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