Donald Trump has sold out Ukraine. He makes Chamberlain look like a man of iron principle
Europe’s leaders can no longer trust a word that comes out of Washington. No more slaps on the wrist – we need concrete steps to punish Trump
TL;DR
- Donald Trump's appeasement of Vladimir Putin is compared unfavorably to Neville Chamberlain's efforts in 1938.
- Trump's actions are described as a self-interested, globally dangerous, and contemptible betrayal of Ukraine.
- Motivations for Trump's actions include personal dislike of Zelenskyy, financial and power interests, and a potentially sinister hold Putin has over him.
- Trump's betrayal could fatally compromise Ukraine's ability to repel Russian invaders and survive as a sovereign democratic state.
- European leaders are urged to take concrete steps to confront Trump and punish him for rewarding Putin, even if it means a break with Washington.
- A Putin victory, facilitated by the US, would damage international law, sovereign borders, and potentially the western alliance and NATO.