https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/21647/trump-russia-ukraine-conflict
Far from helping to end the war in Ukraine, all the indications suggest that US President Donald Trump’s mediation efforts are not only prolonging the conflict, but increasing the likelihood that Russia will ultimately emerge victorious.
Indeed, far from showing any interest in ending Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine, the Russian leader has given every intention that he intends to continue fighting until victory has been achieved.
Nor does there appear to be any serious prospect that Trump will be willing to hit the Kremlin with further sanctions, let alone military encouragement, if it fails to show any serious interest in peace negotiations.
The problem with Trump’s hands-off approach to the Ukraine conflict is that it could ultimately prove counterproductive for the US and its allies, as the more Washington indicates it is losing interest in the conflict, the more encouraged Moscow becomes that it will ultimately achieve victory.
This outcome would be a disaster for the entire Nato alliance — including the US, which would see its extensive trade ties with Europe threatened by Russian aggression.
In addition, Trump walking away from the conflict would be seen worldwide as a green light to other US adversaries, such as Iran and China, that it is open season, as the US is not serious about defending any allied territory.
As someone who shows a keen interest in expanding America’s trade ties, Trump of all people should understand the disastrous implications another Putin-inspired war would have for the US economy.
Far from helping to end the war in Ukraine, all the indications suggest that US President Donald Trump’s mediation efforts are not only prolonging the conflict, but increasing the likelihood that Russia will ultimately emerge victorious.
Trump’s pledge to end the conflict within 24 hours of taking office now seems but a distant memory.