ABC News Daily What Trump’s call with Putin means for the war
Feb 13, 2025
Rajan Menon, a professor emeritus of international relations at the City College of New York and a senior research scholar at Columbia University, dives into the complexities of Trump's recent call with Putin about the Ukraine war. He explores the risk of sidelining Ukraine in negotiations and questions Trump's history with strongman leaders. Menon discusses Ukraine's NATO aspirations, the geopolitical intricacies at play, and how Trump's diplomacy might shape a tenuous peace in the region amidst ongoing tensions.
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Trump's Approach to the War
- Trump wants to end the war in Ukraine and believes he can negotiate with Putin.
- Trump prioritizes ending the war over Ukraine's territorial integrity.
US Stance on Ukraine
- The US believes restoring Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is unrealistic.
- Ukraine joining NATO is also considered an unlikely outcome in negotiations.
Trump's Blame on Ukraine
- Trump insists Ukraine must make peace, suggesting they are responsible for the war's continuation.
- He blames Ukraine despite Russia's initial aggression.