'Worse than Vietnam': MAGA advisers said to be setting Trump up to fail on global scale
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Worse than Vietnam': MAGA advisers said to be setting Trump up to fail on global scale

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump's MAGA advisers are setting him up to fail on a global scale when he returns to the White House in 2025, a new political analysis contends. Trump supporters such as Tucker Carlson have been urging an action that Washington Post global opinions writer Josh Rogin argued Wednesday would threaten American influence abroad and the president-elect's reputation at home. "His MAGA advisers are pushing him toward a policy that would be disastrous.for American influence and for Trump’s own place in history,' wrote Rogin. "They’re urging him to withhold U.S. aid to push Ukraine into a negotiation on terms Ukrainians fear would amount to a surrender to Russian President Vladimir Putin."

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'Not what he expected': Rubio 'frustrated' as he's overshadowed by jet-setting Trump pal
1 week ago

'Not what he expected': Rubio 'frustrated' as he's overshadowed by jet-setting Trump pal

Raw Story  

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s role as the country’s top diplomat isn’t shaping out as he expected as he has found himself taking a back seat to President Donald Trump’s close friend, billionaire real estate developer Steve Witkoff, according to a CNN report. Witkoff, Trump’s top Middle East negotiator and golf buddy, has played a key role in a number …

Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Ukraine war, new polls show
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Ukraine war, new polls show

Politico  

A majority of Americans disapprove of how President Donald Trump is engaging with Russia and Ukraine to end the war between the two countries, according to two new polls released this week. Trump has been hot and cold on the Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, since entering office, and has also repeatedly thrown blame on Ukraine for the war. A new …

Ex-MAGA Ally Puts Trump On Blast Over Economic 'Uncertainty' And Foreign Policy
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ex-MAGA Ally Puts Trump On Blast Over Economic 'Uncertainty' And Foreign Policy

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Even some past allies of Donald Trump are stunned by his tumultuous administration. “Which is what President Trump has been doing by hurting Ukraine.” Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House last month and was set to sign an agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine regarding access to the nation’s rare minerals in hopes …

‘Missed opportunity:’ Republicans want Trump to get deal with Ukraine ‘back on track’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Missed opportunity:’ Republicans want Trump to get deal with Ukraine ‘back on track’

Raw Story  

Top Republicans on Capitol Hill are urging President Donald Trump to smooth things over with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after their Oval Office blowup last week threw the relationship between the two countries into chaos. “I just hope that they can get things back on track and that everybody will redouble their efforts,” Johnson told reporters Monday when asked about …

Trump continues to seethe at Zelensky as national security team gathers to discuss what’s next on Ukraine
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump continues to seethe at Zelensky as national security team gathers to discuss what’s next on Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — Top Trump Cabinet secretaries and national security officials are holding meetings this week to discuss the administration’s next steps on Ukraine – including the prospect of suspending military aid – following the spectacular collapse of Friday’s Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Earlier on Monday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov suggested that “someone …

White House amplifies rave reviews for Trump’s handling of Zelensky showdown as Europe rallies around Ukraine
3 weeks, 6 days ago

White House amplifies rave reviews for Trump’s handling of Zelensky showdown as Europe rallies around Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — The White House is making clear it views President Donald Trump’s Friday Oval Office showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as an overwhelming win that underscores Trump’s “America first” leadership, dispatching top officials and allies to amplify Trump’s handling of the situation even as European leaders are expressing unified support for Ukraine and its leader. Waltz said Sunday …

What US lawmakers are saying about the White House blowup between Trump and Zelenskyy
1 month ago

What US lawmakers are saying about the White House blowup between Trump and Zelenskyy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Key Republicans and Democrats in Congress have been stalwart supporters of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but the blowup between the Ukrainian leader and President Donald Trump is threatening to change that. America is with you!” HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER STEVE SCALISE, Louisiana: “President Trump is fighting for PEACE around the world and is putting America First as our best …

What Trump's Recent Ukraine Statements Ignore About The Reality On The Ground
1 month ago

What Trump's Recent Ukraine Statements Ignore About The Reality On The Ground

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Donald Trump has sparked concern by spreading falsehoods undermining the country, pointing to a major shift in U.S. policy. Trump has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections,” said the country was responsible for provoking the war, and excluded Kyiv and its European allies from …

Foreign policy experts struggle to predict Trump's next move with Russia
1 month, 1 week ago

Foreign policy experts struggle to predict Trump's next move with Russia

NPR  

Foreign policy experts struggle to predict Trump's next move with Russia President Trump upended U.S. - Russia policy in one week, and foreign policy experts are trying to understand why and what might come next. NPR's Michele Kelemen has been asking foreign policy experts about Trump's apparent fondness for strong men. KELEMEN: Gvosdev of the Naval War College says Trump …

Disbelief and anger: Ukrainians react to Trump's 'absurdity'
1 month, 1 week ago

Disbelief and anger: Ukrainians react to Trump's 'absurdity'

Raw Story  

by Andrii KALCHENKO Three years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian soldier Ivan Banias has found himself struggling to digest the "absurdity" of what US President Donald Trump is saying about the war, his country and his president. - 'Very, very wrong' - Trump's call to Putin and plans to meet him have broken almost three years of the Russian …

WSJ editorial board takes a swipe at 'desperate' Trump 'tilting toward a sellout'
1 month, 1 week ago

WSJ editorial board takes a swipe at 'desperate' Trump 'tilting toward a sellout'

Raw Story  

The conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board expressed serious concerns over President Donald Trump's concessions to Russia on Ukraine this week, writing that he "tilts toward a Ukraine sellout." In recent days, Trump — who has cozied up with Russian President Vladimir Putin since the Kremlin interfered in the 2016 presidential election — has backed off the longtime stance the …

'Flailing and thrashing around' Trump buried by conservative for Ukraine 'betrayal'
1 month, 1 week ago

'Flailing and thrashing around' Trump buried by conservative for Ukraine 'betrayal'

Raw Story  

Both Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were raked over the coals by a longtime columnist for the conservative National Review for nothing less than their "betrayal" of the people of Ukraine. With that in mind, he singled out Rubio telling reporters he agreed with the Russian delegation to “lay the groundwork for future cooperation on matters of …

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
1 month, 1 week ago

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON, Feb 18 - When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago, then-U.S. President Joe Biden took a firm stand in solidarity with Kyiv, forged a bulwark of European allies and set veteran advisers to the task of isolating Moscow economically and diplomatically.Washington's approach changed dramatically with Tuesday's initial meeting between U.S. and Russian …

Trump-Putin deal forcing Ukraine to give up territory would breach international law, lawyers say
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump-Putin deal forcing Ukraine to give up territory would breach international law, lawyers say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The incoming US president Donald …

'Putin's puppet': Trump family member sends expletive-laden statement to president-elect
4 months, 1 week ago

'Putin's puppet': Trump family member sends expletive-laden statement to president-elect

Raw Story  

Ukraine is having a tough time as its neighbor Russia wages war against it and "it’s going to get so much worse under the Trump administration," according to a Trump family member. "Of all the unthinkable scenarios we’ve been forced to consider since Donald won the election on November 5th is the possibility that all of this will have been …

Trump’s election deepens Ukraine’s pessimism as Russia war rages
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s election deepens Ukraine’s pessimism as Russia war rages

Al Jazeera  

Military experts, serviceman and analysts say chances of victory over Russia are even slimmer with a Putin-friendly president heading to the White House. “We’re not.” To Ihor, the second coming of Donald Trump – who has repeatedly trumpeted his admiration for Putin – to the White House epitomises Ukraine’s mounting pessimism about its war with Russia. US President Joe Biden …

Biden condemns ‘dangerous’ Trump NATO remarks, calls for Ukraine funding
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden condemns ‘dangerous’ Trump NATO remarks, calls for Ukraine funding

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted comments about NATO by his likely 2024 election opponent Donald Trump, calling them "dangerous" and "un-American" and saying they raised the stakes for the U.S. Congress to approve new funding to support Ukraine. Biden said Trump's comment made it more urgent that congress pass his long-stalled funding request to support Ukraine's defense against Russia. …

'We're in a quandary': Mitch McConnell reportedly blames Trump for failing Ukraine bill
1 year, 2 months ago

'We're in a quandary': Mitch McConnell reportedly blames Trump for failing Ukraine bill

Raw Story  

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is signaling serious doubts about the ability to move the Senate's combined Ukraine aid and border reform package, which has been in talks for weeks between GOP leadership and the White House but has no concrete text as of now — and a big part of the reason appears to be former President Donald Trump. …

Praise of ‘savvy’ Putin, attacks on aid and a 2024 campaign pillar: Why Trump’s comments on Ukraine matter
2 years, 1 month ago

Praise of ‘savvy’ Putin, attacks on aid and a 2024 campaign pillar: Why Trump’s comments on Ukraine matter

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When the Russian invasion finally came, on 24 February 2022, Mr Trump was no …

Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics
2 years, 11 months ago

Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin may use the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine as a pretext to order a new campaign to interfere in American politics, U.S. intelligence officials have assessed. Top U.S. intelligence officials are still working on plans for a new center authorized by Congress focusing on foreign influence campaigns by Russia, China and other adversaries. “Our …

White House: Intel shows Putin misled by advisers on Ukraine
2 years, 11 months ago

White House: Intel shows Putin misled by advisers on Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by advisers about his military’s poor performance in Ukraine, according to the White House. The U.S. believes Putin is being misled not only about his military’s performance but also “how the Russian economy is b eing crippled by sanctions because, again, his senior advisers are …

A remarkable Republican statement on the Ukraine invasion
3 years, 1 month ago

A remarkable Republican statement on the Ukraine invasion

CNN  

CNN — Elise Stefanik is the third-ranking Republican in the House for one main reason: Her unstinting loyalty to Donald Trump. Here’s the key bit of her statement: “After just one year of a weak, feckless, and unfit President of the United States and Commander-in-Chief, the world is less safe. From kinetic and deadly attacks on our allies and partners, …

Ukraine crisis draws new resolve from bipartisan lawmakers — with some GOP critics
3 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine crisis draws new resolve from bipartisan lawmakers — with some GOP critics

NPR  

Ukraine crisis draws new resolve from bipartisan lawmakers — with some GOP critics Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP As the threat of Russia launching a war against Ukraine grew in recent weeks, congressional lawmakers struggled to reach a consensus on what kind of sanctions package they could piece together. Sponsor Message "No matter what …

Top GOP member on House Intel calls for more Ukraine support
3 years, 2 months ago

Top GOP member on House Intel calls for more Ukraine support

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The new top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee called Wednesday on President Joe Biden’s administration to ramp up military and intelligence support for Ukraine. “I believe that the administration should be actively arming Ukraine so it can defend itself,” Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said in an interview. Turner replaces Rep. Devin Nunes, a California Republican who …

White House acknowledges Donald Trump's decision to hold up aid to Ukraine linked to 2016 election probe
5 years, 5 months ago

White House acknowledges Donald Trump's decision to hold up aid to Ukraine linked to 2016 election probe

Firstpost  

The White House acknowledged Thursday that President Donald Trump’s decision to hold up military aid to Ukraine was linked to his demand that Kyiv investigate the Democratic National Committee and the 2016 US presidential campaign Washington: The White House acknowledged Thursday that President Donald Trump’s decision to hold up military aid to Ukraine was linked to his demand that Kyiv …

Trump’s former top Russia adviser testified she raised concerns about Giuliani’s role in Ukraine
5 years, 5 months ago

Trump’s former top Russia adviser testified she raised concerns about Giuliani’s role in Ukraine

CNN  

Washington CNN — Fiona Hill, President Donald Trump’s former top Russia adviser, raised concerns about Rudy Giuliani’s role in US foreign policy toward Ukraine, telling lawmakers on Monday that she saw “wrongdoing” in the American foreign policy and tried to report it to officials including the National Security Council’s attorney, according to multiple sources. The same source told CNN that …

Column: In Trump’s downward spiral there’s far more at stake than espionage etiquette
7 years, 10 months ago

Column: In Trump’s downward spiral there’s far more at stake than espionage etiquette

LA Times  

When Donald Trump was elected president six months ago, his supporters thought he’d soon grow into the job. Trump’s unintended intelligence leak fits into a broader pattern of general incompetence, compounded by hubris. “The cost for us, just on the intelligence level, is the likelihood that we won’t get similar information again — at least for a little while,” former …

Putin is testing you over Ukraine, McCain tells Trump
8 years, 1 month ago

Putin is testing you over Ukraine, McCain tells Trump

Daily Mail  

Senator John McCain has written President Donald Trump to call out Russian attempts to 'dismember' Ukraine through new attacks, and warning that his new administration is being tested by President Vladimir Putin. Senator John McCain is warning President Trump in a letter that Russian shelling of Ukrainian positions is the first of 'many tests' his administration will face McCain's letter …

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