Trump Calls U.S. Role In Ukraine War ‘Pathetic,’ Praises Russia’s Military History
At a rally speech in Savannah, Ga., former President Donald Trump again criticized American involvement in the Ukraine war and lauded Russia’s military conquests throughout history. In doing so, Trump made the case on cutting off U.S. aid to Ukraine and declared that if reelected he could solve the fighting in a minute.
Donald Trump Caught Gushing Over Russian Military Long Ago
In the address, Trump lauded Russian military history, citing Russia’s role in defeating Nazi Germany and carrying out a bit of revisionist history with its resistance against Napoleon nearly two centuries ago.
That’s what they do, they fight. ”And it’s bad,” Trump claimed, arguing that “they’ve been through a lot and they’ve won wars before or war against Ukraine.
U.S. Gets Flack For Aid to Ukraine
This comes as Trump heavily criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to the war, particularly when Biden said, “We’re going to be with Ukraine until we win.” Trump, on the other hand, wondered what if Ukraine had won, suggesting a long-term unwinnable U.S. engagement.
When he ran for the White House last year, Trump vowed to get the U.S. out of the war very quickly, then explaining that “we’ve got to get out.
A (Modified) Snapshot of Russia’s Military Capabilities and Challenges
Trump lauded Russia’s military as Putin just issued a decree adding 1.5 million troops to the ranks of the Russian army. Yet analysts have little faith that Russia can sustain this tempo of military operations into 2025 and beyond. The 2022 invasion exposed many weaknesses in the cash-starved military of Russia, which has prompted new questions concerning its long-term durability.
What Trump promised would end the conflict
Trump did not say how he would negotiate peace but his running mate JD Vance set a potential plan that would have to concede substantially to Russia. The blueprint calls for freezing the conflict, creating a demilitarized zone along the engagement line and ensuring the Ukrainian state does not become a member of NATO.
This was criticized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said such a tactic would “lead to an urge to start new border conflicts as this decision is a signal for them!
Did Not Meet With Zelenskyy During U.N. Trip
While in the U.S. for U.N. General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not meet with his Trump despite a campaign official who says the former president has no intention of spending time with him. Since, Trump has focused on lambasting U.S. involvement in the conflict and promoting plans for a quick exit
Trump’s position on wind downing the war.
In his day to day, Trump applied the breaks the U.S. involvement in Ukraine and applauded Russian military history when he gave an impromptu unpresidential rally speech. Trump’s approach to negotiations as he proposed and his criticism over Biden’s tactics will take pivotal place in his foreign policy message heading into the 2024 campaign.