“If his admiration for Putin remains intact, Trump could well decide to lift sanctions on Russia as soon as he enters office, much to the horror of European countries.” 2/6
— Gokul Sahni (@Gokul_Sahni) February 8, 2024
“A second Trump presidency would not help to convince developing economies—which Trump once collectively disparaged as “shithole countries”—to partner with Washington for the supply of critical raw materials.” 4/6
— Gokul Sahni (@Gokul_Sahni) February 8, 2024
“Seen from China, a Trump win in November could very well look like a tempting opportunity to benefit from the chaos, the divisions, and the hit to U.S. prestige that it would unleash.” 6/6
— Gokul Sahni (@Gokul_Sahni) February 8, 2024
Trump’s already back and America has ditched Ukraine. What does Europe do now? – POLITICO
"We're not focused on Plan B," Jake Sullivan, the president's national security adviser, said in Brussels on Wednesday after a NATO meeting with his counterparts. "We're focused on plan A," which he said meant passing a bipartisan aid package that will enable Ukraine to "defend effectively and to take back territory that Russia currently occupies."
What Happens if U.S. Support for Ukraine Collapses? - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
They don't have a Plan B because Lend-Lease has expired.
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