Trump evades inquiry about escalating tension with Russia
Informal Take:
Donald Trump dodge the question about ramping up the heat on Russia to bring peace to Ukraine's table. Recently, a journalist asked him if he'd consider beefing up pressure on the Kremlin, but Trump dodged the question, instead reminding audiences that he halted the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project and nobody else did. He then suggested that there might be a chance for oil and gas trade as part of a deal with Germany.
Interestingly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a statement earlier in response to another Russian attack on Kherson, suggesting that the U.S. could exert its influence to stop the Russians from killing and destroying. Trump, days prior to this, openly expressed that he would refrain from imposing sanctions on Russia if it could disrupt a deal from being made.
Background (for the keen minds):- Trump once stated that he won't sanction Russia if it could "jinx" negotiations.- Prior to Trump's statement, Zelenskyy addressed a fresh Russian assault on Kherson, hinting that the U.S. holds the key to halt Russia's devastation.
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- The government's policy on war-and-conflicts, specifically regarding Russia and Ukraine, is a topic of ongoing debate, as shown by Donald Trump's recent evasive answers about escalating pressure on the Kremlin.
- The connection between politics, policy-and-legislation, and general news became evident during discussions about the potential oil and gas trade deal between Germany and Russia, a proposal suggested by Donald Trump, despite ongoing conflicts in Ukraine.
