Of course Trump is helping Russia in Ukraine – he’s a master of the art of betrayal
The old certainties have gone. We will have to spend whatever it takes to protect ourselves in this new and dangerous world
TL;DR
- Donald Trump's actions are interpreted as actively supporting Russia and betraying Ukraine, rather than acting as a mediator.
- Specific actions cited include limiting Starlink's use for Ukraine's drones and air defense, purchasing Russian diesel oil, and halting intelligence sharing.
- These moves are seen as weakening Ukraine's defense and providing financial aid to Russia's war effort.
- The article suggests that Trump's actions demonstrate that the Western alliance is vulnerable and that allies can no longer rely on US support.
- Europe and Britain must therefore increase their own defense spending and capabilities to protect themselves in a newly dangerous world.
- The author questions the motive behind Trump's actions, suggesting it could be greed, ideology, dictator envy, or kompromat, but emphasizes the unarguable facts of his behavior.
- The shift in US foreign policy is described as permanent, regardless of election outcomes.