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What's behind Trump's shift on arming Ukraine

President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced they would infuse Ukraine with American weapons bought by European allies. Trump also threatened massive sanctions on Russia if there is no ceasefire by early September. It was a remarkable turnaround for a president who only months ago blamed Ukraine for the war and ridiculed its president. Nick Schifrin reports.