The Guardian view on Trump and Putin: Ukraine’s future must not be decided without it | Editorial
UKria and his European allies prepared for the worst when Donald Trump won a second term. But the size of his surrender to the Russian aggression is still shocked. On Wednesday, Vladimir Putin has broken nearly three years of isolation by the West by 90 minutes, “very productive”. conversation With Mr. Trump. Joe Biden described the Russian president as a deadly dictator. Mr. Trump praised Mr. Putin’s escalating aggression against Ukraine As a “genius”Day before the comprehensive invasion of 2022. Now, two great powers-without regard to Ukraine, Europe, or even Mr. Trump’s envoy in Ukraine.
Forget regional integrity. The US Defense Secretary, Beit Higseth, described a return to Ukraine borders before 2014 “Unrealistic” And “an imaginary goal”. We forget the Ukrainian membership in NATO: “I don’t think it is practical … I am fine with that”, Mr. Trump Advertise. We forget the American support: It will be up to European countries and others to provide any deterrent force, the US Defense Secretary Make up. Mr. Higseth added that European security is no longer the primary focus of the United States, and that was the lying version.
Mr. Trump was already The idea is broadcast Ukraine “may be Russian one day.” Now does not pay attention to Kyiv’s opinions. Mr. Trump is supposed to believe that when the United States floats on the tap, Ukraine and Europe will have to be satisfied with everything he and Mr. Putin have done. Ukraine President, Volodimir Zelinski, Tell the trustee This week, “security guarantees without America are not real security guarantees.” Mr. Trump not only calmed down Mr. Zellinski, but also undermined him by pushing Russia’s account of this The elections should be on the way.
whatever Ukraine In public places, it is understood that NATO membership was never imminent, and certainly expected some regional concessions, no matter how bitter after a lot of sacrifice. But Mr. Trump gave way to Russian demands before reaching the negotiating table. This is similar to the art of surrender more than the art of the deal. Mr. Putin, however, is not in a hurry. The last thing he wants is NATO members on the ground in Ukraine. The withdrawal of talks may allow for financing to dried and complain about the locality in Ukraine to turn into political instability, while Russia offers more progress in the battlefield.
The failure of Mr. Trump’s talks with Kim Jong Un from North Korea showed how his speech can pass against reality. Some have suggested that his respect for themselves would prevent him from settling for a deal in it Russia It is very clear. Perhaps he may after a different exit if someone can find one appeals to vanity. However, whatever the result, Mr. Trump will definitely announce that he is a victory.
For Ukraine, and others in the region, this is an existential war. For others – including the United States – this was related to obtaining hostile power and rid it, despite sincere sympathy and major data on defending democracy. It is not only Ukraine that now hears the bullet bell. Despite the concerns that European local policy tends to strong support for Kev, the strong responses of the United States from European countries, Including BritainWelcome. They are right to insist that, like Ukraine, they must be part of any negotiations, mention their commitment to its sovereignty and regional safety, and emphasize their willingness to enhance support. Mr. Trump abandons Ukraine. Others will be mistaken and reckless.
