Trump Said He'd Cut Off Weapons To Ukraine If Europe Doesn't Help Him Reopen Hormuz: Report

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President Donald Trump threatened to cut off the U.S. supply of weapons to Ukraine in an attempt to pressure allies in Europe to help him reopen the Strait of Hormuz last month, sources familiar with the discussions told The Financial Times on Wednesday.