This assumes a degree of U.S. neutrality and integrity that has so far been absent. Washington's first foray into ceasefire talks was to sit down with the Russians and demand...absolutely nothing. The next round, with Ukraine, was a different story. Donald Trump has never crossed Putin politically or diplomatically, and I see no reason h…
This assumes a degree of U.S. neutrality and integrity that has so far been absent. Washington's first foray into ceasefire talks was to sit down with the Russians and demand...absolutely nothing. The next round, with Ukraine, was a different story. Donald Trump has never crossed Putin politically or diplomatically, and I see no reason he would start now. To the contrary, all indications are his new international order could have been designed in Moscow - blow up the global trading system, turn your back on and threaten allies, drive your economy into recession. I see no reason why the U.S. won't do Putin's bidding in Ukraine. I hope Ukraine and Europe have the resources and will to resist.
I mostly agree with you Peter, but that's what I mean about Putin's potential to back the ball into Trump's court. If he's too blunt then we find out if Trump is bluffing with his belligerent social media threats.
This assumes a degree of U.S. neutrality and integrity that has so far been absent. Washington's first foray into ceasefire talks was to sit down with the Russians and demand...absolutely nothing. The next round, with Ukraine, was a different story. Donald Trump has never crossed Putin politically or diplomatically, and I see no reason he would start now. To the contrary, all indications are his new international order could have been designed in Moscow - blow up the global trading system, turn your back on and threaten allies, drive your economy into recession. I see no reason why the U.S. won't do Putin's bidding in Ukraine. I hope Ukraine and Europe have the resources and will to resist.
I mostly agree with you Peter, but that's what I mean about Putin's potential to back the ball into Trump's court. If he's too blunt then we find out if Trump is bluffing with his belligerent social media threats.