fc2112 said:
- Negotiated cease fire between two nuclear powers
- Brought Russia and Ukraine to the table
- Worked to check China's expansionist powers
Seriously, Obama would be having monuments built in his honor for what Trump has done in a couple of months. When does Trump get his prize?
I wouldn't count those chickens yet on the 'bringing Russia and Ukraine to the table'. The European allies this morning rejected Putin's stalling tactic for 'direct talks' and are demanding the immediate unconditional ceasefire first before any talks. But the Russians the past few months have shown no desire for a ceasefire so there is still a game of chicken being played here.
Putin will either have to agree to the unconditional ceasefire pretty soon or Trump is going to be backed into a corner supporting the Allies with more stick approach versus Vladimir.
And although Trump admin has threatened they would 'walk away' from Ukraine, signs instead point to Trump not wanting a 'Fall of Saigon' embarrassment to happen over there while he is in office.
But Russia has been demanding not only keep alll occupied land and no Ukraine in NATO, but also a DISARMED Ukraine with no peace keeping forces. Basically demanding Ukraine be a sitting duck for future Russian attacks which Ukraine and the West will never agree to. Very difficult knot to untie.