Five Ukrainian Fables

Trump pressured NATO, armed Ukraine, and imposed tough policies on Russia, while Europe postures without action — leaving real deterrence to the U.S.

NOTE: It remains my position that (1) it is a gross violation of international law to try to conquer all or part of your neighbor, (2) so Russia is in the wrong, even though (3) the Biden Administration (with EU and Chinese leaders joining in) used their understanding of Russia’s “red lines” to push them into this needless war. All of that (4) does not make Ukraine any less corrupt, or Zelensky a saint. And above all (5) I support our various allies, but I do not support allowing them to take advantage of American generosity. At least be grateful while you ask for the next blank check, jerks.

Just as Russia was afraid to continue its Obama-era invasion of Ukraine during Donald Trump’s first term — waiting for Obama’s puppet Biden to be installed — the President is the only hope for a lasting peace now. But it would help if we first achieve some clarity, rather than parroting dishonest Democrat taking points. — RDM