Trump warns Putin he is 'playing with fire' after Ukraine attacks

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Trump warns Putin that he is 'playing with fire' after Ukraine bombardment, administration pauses student visas, and Grimes pulls out of Pride event in Washington, D.C., citing 'family issues.'

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