TITLE: Trump Reportedly Made “Deeply Concerning” Concessions to Putin in Tensioned Ukraine Talks
CATEGORY: Politics, International Affairs, Trump Administration, Russia
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EXCERPT: According to The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman, US President Donald Trump’s recent talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to the reported cyber attacks on US organizations and the absence of a coronavirus relief package have led to “deeply concerning” concessions for Ukraine, leaving Republican aides questioning “what he is doing.” Given the vulnerable position of the Republican administration in the midst of November’s presidential election, these concessions could lead to a further escalation of the Ukrainian conflict and a stated preference for a ceasefire in a way that Biden thinks “puts us on Putin’s side.” The implication is that these concessions could potentially compromise the US’ standing in the region and its credibility as a democratic ally before a critical election. The concessions made revolve around giving up an new anti-missile system, which could be a game-changer for the Eastern European countries by facilitating the transportation of missiles to the Russian border. This move sends the message that the US is ignoring concerns over sovereignty and territorial integrity, something which could further complicate issues abroad. This has led to concerns from Republicans, who are supportive of the Ukrainian issue and are also critical of Trump’s handling of foreign affairs.
Originally published on The New York Times, Thursday March 18, 2021.
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