Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 1/23/25: Zelensky Wants US Troops in Ukraine, Trump Envoy Says It's 'Good' Hamas Wants Talks, and More
Jan 23, 2025
Ukrainian President Zelensky urges U.S. troop involvement for peacekeeping in Ukraine amid strong Russian opposition. Trump discusses heavy sanctions on Putin while also noting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with thousands of Palestinian children orphaned. Israeli forces face criticism for devastation in Jenin, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact. A controversial UN nominee claims Israel has a biblical right to the West Bank, stirring debate over religious influence in U.S. foreign policy. Meanwhile, new Pentagon leadership pushes for reduced military presence in the Middle East.
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Zelensky's Peacekeeping Demands
- Zelensky wants 200,000 Western troops, including US forces, as part of a Ukraine peace deal.
- This demand is unrealistic for Russia, whose invasion was partly motivated by Ukraine's NATO alignment.
Trump's Sanctions Threat
- Trump threatens further sanctions against Russia if a deal isn't reached to end the Ukraine war.
- Existing sanctions haven't stopped the conflict, and more are unlikely to be effective.
Gaza Death Toll Rises
- 54 more bodies were recovered from the Gaza rubble, with thousands still buried.
- The official death toll is over 47,000, a significant undercount, likely closer to 70,000.