The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump’s Surprise Admission about Putin Wrecks “Great Dealmaker” Scam
Apr 25, 2025
Ben Burgis, a columnist at Jacobin and podcaster, dissects Donald Trump's recent comments on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting their contradiction and the impact on Trump's 'master dealmaker' persona. Burgis critiques the oversimplification of diplomatic negotiations and underscores the complexities of international relations. He warns that Trump's dismissal of genuine concessions could lead to counterproductive outcomes and prolong the conflict, urging a more nuanced approach to peace negotiations.
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Trump's Unrealistic Russia Strategy
- Trump's tweet calling on Putin to "STOP" the attack fails to apply real pressure on Russia.
- His approach assumes the U.S. can shape global events unilaterally, which is unrealistic and counterproductive.
Ultimatums Undermine Diplomacy
- Trump's team publicly browbeats Zelensky with an ultimatum demanding all concessions upfront.
- This alienates Ukraine and undermines typical diplomatic negotiation dynamics.
Trump Lowers Bar for Russia
- Trump admits Russia's biggest concession would be stopping full conquest of Ukraine.
- This signals no real pressure is on Russia, empowering Putin and weakening negotiations.