Betrayal by Luke Harding review
A Guardian correspondent’s sobering account of the US betrayal of Ukraine – and the possible reasons behind it
TL;DR
- US presidents, including Bush, Obama, and Biden, have had complex and often cautious dealings with Vladimir Putin.
- Donald Trump's approach to Putin and the Ukraine conflict is described as a 'betrayal,' leading to the abandonment of Ukraine.
- The US under Trump's prospective administration allegedly voted against a resolution condemning Russian aggression and demanded repayment for aid.
- The book highlights the suffering of Ukrainians through Harding's reporting from attacked cities and personal accounts.
- It explores the context of the conflict, including China's role and Russia's intimidation tactics in Europe.
- The author questions whether Trump acted as a Russian asset and why Putin continues a war he cannot win.