(I wish I could read the rest of your article, but I have not subscribed to foreign affairs and they blocked any further reading.)
What Trump will or won't do, from what I see, would be strictly to benefit himself and his own image. I know Ukrainians are hopeful, and Zelenskyy would know better than anyone how to play this situation. Certainly NOTHING should be negotiated between Putin and Trump without Ukraine at the table.
Given that press briefing from the Russian Foreign Ministry (Maria Zakharova) a couple of days ago, I don't see Putin in any way softening his demands- basically complete capitulation by Ukraine. And Trump, after being in Europe at Notre Dame, seems not to want even an invitation to NATO for Ukraine. An invitation which Ukraine certainly deserves, and for many reasons. I have trouble envisioning Trump standing up to Putin, given his historical praise for Russia and his disrespectful past remarks about Ukraine.
Perhaps the standing ovation by the crowd at Notre Dame for Zelenskyy, will change Trump's mind just a bit- or will that just make him jealous, that his own reception was tepid? One thing for sure - Trump will want to be on the winning side of this conflict. I'm hoping that means Ukraine's side!
I did read the whole article. (Twice ) I do not see either Putin or Trump being trustworthy negotiators on the matter of Ukraine. Trump’s purposeful backsliding in Afghanistan was no honorable “deal” and I would expect more of the same in his potential backstabbing of the Ukrainian people. Add to that aspect, Trump adores dictators like Putin and abhors democracy
—troubled waters and those wading in need to beware of the riptide.
On sanctions: PBS Newshour has done several excellent pieces on various industries that fuel the Russian war machine. This recent one focuses on Uzbek cotton factories (cotton pulp is used in munitions). More companies to add to your sanction group's lists, perhaps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3pF8jgxZFs
(I wish I could read the rest of your article, but I have not subscribed to foreign affairs and they blocked any further reading.)
What Trump will or won't do, from what I see, would be strictly to benefit himself and his own image. I know Ukrainians are hopeful, and Zelenskyy would know better than anyone how to play this situation. Certainly NOTHING should be negotiated between Putin and Trump without Ukraine at the table.
Given that press briefing from the Russian Foreign Ministry (Maria Zakharova) a couple of days ago, I don't see Putin in any way softening his demands- basically complete capitulation by Ukraine. And Trump, after being in Europe at Notre Dame, seems not to want even an invitation to NATO for Ukraine. An invitation which Ukraine certainly deserves, and for many reasons. I have trouble envisioning Trump standing up to Putin, given his historical praise for Russia and his disrespectful past remarks about Ukraine.
Perhaps the standing ovation by the crowd at Notre Dame for Zelenskyy, will change Trump's mind just a bit- or will that just make him jealous, that his own reception was tepid? One thing for sure - Trump will want to be on the winning side of this conflict. I'm hoping that means Ukraine's side!
I did read the whole article. (Twice ) I do not see either Putin or Trump being trustworthy negotiators on the matter of Ukraine. Trump’s purposeful backsliding in Afghanistan was no honorable “deal” and I would expect more of the same in his potential backstabbing of the Ukrainian people. Add to that aspect, Trump adores dictators like Putin and abhors democracy
—troubled waters and those wading in need to beware of the riptide.
On sanctions: PBS Newshour has done several excellent pieces on various industries that fuel the Russian war machine. This recent one focuses on Uzbek cotton factories (cotton pulp is used in munitions). More companies to add to your sanction group's lists, perhaps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3pF8jgxZFs
Troubled waters ahead… disturbing