Main points
- Trump is considering new sanctions against Russia as he grows impatient with the lack of progress in talks with Putin.
- The US promises military aid to Ukraine, but the number of air defense missiles is significantly less than expected.
- There is internal pressure on Trump from various influence groups regarding influence.
Donald Trump seems to be resuming arms supplies to Ukraine, but most likely in smaller quantities. At the same time, Senator Lindsey Graham insists on the need to consider his bill to strengthen sanctions against the aggressor country.
These are positive changes that we see in the rhetoric of the American side. This opinion was expressed to 24 Kanal by the head of the Center for Political Studies “Doctrine” Yaroslav Bozhko, adding that Donald Trump's position is transforming.
Trump is losing patience
The American leader is losing the point of talking about anything with Putin. He has received a clear signal that Russia is not ready to agree to a 30-day ceasefire. This issue has become a litmus test in relations between Russia and the United States, because the Kremlin does not agree to American proposals.
Trump is increasingly losing patience with Russia. Therefore, the talk about the sanctions bill, which seemed fantastic in the spring, is now moving into the practical realm. Although, of course, there is no point in expecting quick results, noted Yaroslav Bozhko.
The US does promise to provide assistance to Ukraine, but it has become known that only 10 Patriot missiles will be transferred to us. This is three times less than agreed upon with Joseph Biden, but in such circumstances one should not look for a political subtext.
These missiles are very few in the United States. The Pentagon's capabilities audit was conducted precisely to determine how much the United States can cover its own defense needs. Air defense missiles are among the most in short supply.
Therefore, this should not be seen as a signal of unwillingness to cooperate with Ukraine. However, relations between Ukraine and the United States will increasingly move to the plane of purchasing aid, rather than providing it for free.
Will Trump impose sanctions on Russia?
Today, the US President is choosing between two radically different options for behavior. Part of the Republican wing has called on Trump not to make any drastic steps in foreign policy. This includes Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, and Tulsi Gabbard.
Agreements on the war in Ukraine were in the White House's interests. If Russia cannot reach them, the US should move on to other instruments. Among them, sanctions instruments seem less risky and critical than military support.
Unfortunately, the American leadership is very slowly coming to the realization that Russia's position is immutable, it cannot be influenced, persuaded or negotiated with. There are people like Lindsay Graham who understand the cannibalistic goals of the Russians and call for “a full-scale strike,” emphasized Yaroslav Bozhko.
Today, these two wings continue to influence Trump. For us, the positive thing is that people who oppose sanctions are losing their influence. The US President will sooner or later see that the Russians are trying to “sell him air” instead of real progress in negotiations.
By the way, Donald Trump, after a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin, said that he was dissatisfied with his actions. He confirmed that no progress had been achieved during the conversation. In addition to Ukraine, Iran was also discussed with the head of the Kremlin.
