The Trump-Ukraine Deal You Haven't Heard About
Trump’s surplus arms strategy bolsters Ukraine, challenges Russia, and saves America millions.
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by Craig Bergman
May 3, 2025
To some, President Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine appears erratic — one moment lambasting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with sharp insults, the next condemning Vladimir Putin as a ruthless aggressor.
This is no flip-flopping; it’s The Art of the Deal in action. Trump sees through the facades of both leaders, recognizing Zelenskyy as a corrupt opportunist and Putin as a murderous tyrant. He’s playing them like pawns, leveraging their egos and weaknesses to bend them to his will.
Trump holds the ultimate trump card: the unmatched might of America’s military and economic power. He can push all in — escalating aid, tightening sanctions, or shifting alliances — whenever he chooses, and both leaders know it. Unlike the Democrats’ timid diplomacy, Trump’s unpredictable, hard-nosed strategy keeps Zelenskyy and Putin off balance, ensuring they either comply with his demands for a deal or face consequences if one dares to defy him. This masterful gamesmanship sets the stage for his boldest move yet in Ukraine.
Trump is deploying a cunning strategy in the Ukraine-Russia conflict that you’ve likely heard nothing about.
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