Trump threatens new sanctions on Russia

 Federalist Wire:

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In a sharp rebuke, President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for unleashing a barrage of over 300 drones and missiles on Ukraine, marking some of the most intense assaults since the conflict’s onset.

The attacks, which came just days after Trump’s assurances that peace negotiations would begin “immediately,” have cast a shadow over fragile diplomatic efforts, including a prisoner exchange between the two nations.

The violence erupted as a carefully negotiated prisoner swap was in progress, with both sides agreeing to release approximately 1,000 detained combatants and civilians over three days. Despite this, Russia’s relentless strikes continued, with the final exchange scheduled for late Sunday. The timing of the attacks has raised questions about the Kremlin’s commitment to de-escalation.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump expressed deep frustration with the surge in hostilities. “I’m not happy,” he said. “I’ve known [Putin] a long time, always gotten along with him, but he’s sending rockets into cities and k*lling people and I don’t like it at all. We’re in the middle of talking and he’s sending rockets into Kyiv and other cities. I don’t like it at all.”

Trump’s dismay grew as he reflected on the situation. “I’m very surprised. We’ll see what we’re going to do….I don’t like what Putin is doing…he’s k*lling people. Something happened to this guy and I don’t like it,” he added.
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Putin appears to be trying to reinstate the Soviet domination of countries like Ukraine.  Putin apparently fears democracy in adjoining states.  The US should support Ukraine's independence from Russia.  Putin's targetting of civilians in Ukraine looks like a war crime.

See also:

Trump: Putin 'Playing With Fire'

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