The peace plan proposed by the Trump administration last year heavily favors Russia, the aggressor, at the expense of Ukraine, America's ally. Trump is even on record saying it was Ukraine that started the war, not Russia.
Trump has maintained that Ukraine and the Biden administration were to blame for "letting him attack" and failing to avert the invasion. Historians, international observers, and fact-checkers from outlets like AP News have heavily countered these statements, pointing out that Russia initiated the conflict by annexing Crimea in 2014 and launching a full-scale, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Did Donald Trump actually say that "Russia is fine on Ukraine and that they haven’t been doing much?"
Yes, Donald Trump did say that. On Monday, October 19, 2026, while speaking to reporters outside the White House, President Trump stated, "Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine. They haven't been doing much." [1]
President Donald Trump did say that. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Monday, October 19, 2026, Trump stated, “Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine.” He added, “They haven't been doing much”. [1, 2]
- The Context: Trump made the remarks while expressing open interest in a trilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on denuclearization. When asked if such a meeting would address the ongoing war in Ukraine, Trump downplayed the need, leading into his comments about Russia. [1]
- Strained Relations: The statement came amid escalating friction between Washington and Kyiv. During the same media availability, Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that Zelenskyy was "not helping matters much" and calling on Ukraine to "get somebody else to negotiate" an end to the war. [1, 2, 3]
- Backlash: The comments sparked immediate criticism from domestic lawmakers and Ukrainian officials, who pointed out that the remarks directly conflicted with ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes targeting Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
- Sanctions and Trade Decisions: Trump shunted aside a bipartisan law imposing new tariffs on Russia and moved to waive sanctions targeting financial resources fueling Russia's war. He also brokered a deal to purchase and import Russian diesel fuel. [1, 2]
- Rift with Zelenskyy: Following public disagreements, Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him the primary obstacle to peace and suggesting "it's time for Ukraine to get a new president". Critics argue this shifts the diplomatic pressure entirely onto Kyiv rather than the aggressor. [1, 2, 3]
- Operational Friction: Media and intelligence reports have highlighted a disruption in U.S.-provided Starlink and satellite internet services crucial for Ukrainian military operations, alongside a threatened cut-off of U.S. intelligence sharing. [1, 2]
- Local Anxiety in Ukraine: Observers and journalists in Kyiv report deep anxiety among the Ukrainian public, with many fearing that the U.S. administration intends to hand over territory and "sell out" Ukraine to achieve a quick diplomatic win. [1, 2]
It is more accurate by far for trump to say MRGA, Make Russia Great Again. Because that is exactly the effect of trump's actions.
ReplyDeleteShaw... all this anger is just Kayfabe [see what I did there -FJ?]... Trump is finally putting America first. More diesel fuel? Better for America. Less sanctions on Russia? They'll finally vanquish Ukraine, saving America billions on weapons we don't have to spend. Strained relationships with Kyiv? Who cares, how do they benefit America?
ReplyDeleteIf you have questions, just think about them with this caveat... America is about America. Not Kyiv or any other country.
That's the touchstone of the America first MAGA movement. That and this...
Whatever Trump does, or says, we just have to trust he knows what's best.
What could go wrong?
As he also continues to support the genocidal butcher netayahu (as did Biden) with billions to kill innocent Palestinians. 74,000 and counting as well as wounding and maiming nearly 200,00.
ReplyDeleteAlong with his war of choice with Iran, who was not developing nuclear weapons before the very unstable "genius" trump tore up the agreement a real President Obama achieved wit Iran.
Yeah, nothing to see. Nothing to worry about. We're I great hands.
What could go wrong - Let me count the ways, sorry Elisabeth Barrett Browning.
ReplyDeleteFormer NATO commander Wesley Clark accused Trump of potentially sacrificing Ukraine to secure Putin’s cooperation on Iran, comparing the possible deal to the 1938 Munich Agreement, when Hitler was appeased after invading Czechoslovakia.
ReplyDelete“This is a very, very corrupt, dangerous bargain. The President of the United States is supposed to be the leader of the free world. He’s got to act like it and not cozy up to Putin.”
The Bromance between Putin and trump is very strong.
DeleteTrump announces "Trillions of $ have been stolen from the US by
ReplyDeletecrooked politicians". Another autobiography?
Technically speaking, the US and Ukraine are not "allies". We share no formal mutual defense treaties. Jes' sayin'...
ReplyDeleteUkrain is a strategic partner. In official diplomatic contexts, the relationship is guided by frameworks like the U.S.-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership, which emphasizes cooperative security, democratic reforms, and economic integration without a formal alliance.
DeleteTechnically we are not alles with Russia either con man Joe. But given the Bromance between Putin and trump it appears to be so. Or on the fast track to become one.
DeleteHow about this Shaw... and I'll await the breathless links from -FJ and Skud blaming it all on Biden.
ReplyDeleteRussia has been systematically helping Iran surveil and target US forces and ships in the Iran War. Partly as a result of this aid, US troops died.
This is not some back room conspiracy theory. It's well known and documented.
We have a US president supporting a Communist aggressor against a US ally in Ukraine. That's bad. But that same Communist aggressor, Putin, is actively helping kill US soldiers.
I get the enemy of my enemy is my friend, especially in war. But our enemy, is NEVER our friend. Or at least should not be.
I wish someone could explain it to me like I'm a 5th grader.
Why all the hate against russia. There was a presidential candidate who said russia is not a threat and the moderator made fun of his competitor for his statement that russia is our biggest threat. "In March 2012, President Barack Obama was caught on an open microphone telling Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to give him "space" on contentious issues like missile defense, stating, “This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility." I assume you had no problem with that.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I think invading iran was stupid, they are not a humane regime who murdered 30,000 of it's own citizens and refused inspectors to go to sites developing nuclear processing. Like you said "our enemy is NEVER our friend.
It was quite easy for me to find out the meaning behind former President Obama's "flexibility" statement to Medvedev. You often drop these statements as though they were incriminating evidence of some dark machinations by a Democrat. Also, Mr. Obama has been out of office now for almost 10 years. Why are you so obsessed with him?
Delete"When President Barack Obama referred to having "more flexibility" after the November 2012 election, he was speaking directly about the domestic political constraints of an election year.
Following the public uproar over the "hot mic" incident, President Obama and White House officials offered the following explanations regarding what he meant:
• Avoiding Election-Year Politics: In an on-the-record press conference the following day, Obama explained that highly sensitive foreign policy matters—specifically the European missile defense shield—require deep consultation with the Pentagon, Congress, and both political parties to build a bipartisan consensus. He argued that the hyper-partisan atmosphere of a presidential campaign makes "thoughtful consultations" nearly impossible.
• The "Last Election" Context: Because 2012 was Obama's final presidential campaign, winning a second term meant he would no longer face voters or the immediate political pressures of reelection. This status would allow him to negotiate complex international treaties without every proposal being heavily scrutinized or weaponized as a domestic campaign talking point.
• Leadership Transitions in Both Countries: White House Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes noted that 2012 was an election year in both the United States and Russia (where Vladimir Putin was transitioning back into the presidency). The administration argued that because of these dual political shifts, the year was simply not a realistic time to achieve a major diplomatic breakthrough."
Once again Skud is lying, manipulating the truth, or just plain wrong.
DeleteSkud, please provide the exact quote where Candidate Obama, then President Obama said Russia was not a threat.
I'll wait.
Okay, times up, because he never said it and you'll never find that quote.
Here's what he said, in response to candidate Romney saying Russia was our biggest geopolitical threat...
"When you were asked, 'What's the biggest geopolitical threat facing America?' you said Russia. Not al-Qaeda; you said Russia. And the 1980s are now calling to ask for their foreign policy back, because the Cold War's been over for 20 years."
Still a threat, not our biggest threat.
Do you understand English?
Now, on Iran... one again you are wrong. Please provide the links that show under the JCPOA that nuclear inspectors were barred from nuclear processing sites in Iran.
Again, we'll wait.
Times up, cause those links don't exist either.
Here's how the Center for International Policy put it... "Iran was subjected to the most intrusive international monitoring framework ever negotiated. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was granted full visibility into every phase of Iran’s nuclear processing and enrichment pipeline."
But maybe you have other, better links, perhaps like FOX News or the Gateway Pundit?