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Republicans Beg Trump: Please Resist Putin
The Republican legislators are mostly positive about the meeting of President Donald Trump with Vladimir Putin and the idea of bringing the Russian president to a table with the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj. At the same time, administration indicates, albeit theoretically, the possibility of a peace agreement - as unlikely that it may be. But …
Republicans Beg Trump: Please Resist Putin
The Republican legislators are mostly positive about the meeting of President Donald Trump With Vladimir Putin and the idea of bringing the Russian president to a table with the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj. At the same time, administration indicates, albeit theoretically, the possibility of a peace agreement - as unlikely as that may be. But at the same time, in many statements by the GOP, there is a subliminal fear: the concern that Putin could win too much.
Careful consent and concerns
In the past few days, numerous Republicans and Trump-related media members have given their routine hymn of praise on Trump with a cautious indication that he should appear skeptical and harder towards Putin. They fear that the peace process may lead to a "victory" for Putin - a fear that many Americans share, as surveys show.
Fears of Putin's influence
It seems as if many are worried that the president, who has long treated the Russian leader with kid gloves, may be offering too much in his efforts to end the war. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina expressed these concerns specifically and clearly. In an appearance at CBS Mornings He said clearly that Putin Trump could hold down and warned of “even a minimal victory” for the Russian president.
Warnings of territorial assignments
Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina has repeatedly emphasized that any “land exchange” should only recognize parts of Ukraine that are under Russian control - they should not actually be released to Russia. "Be very careful to reward Putin through violence by handing over Ukrainian land," said Graham in a broadcast at Fox News.
Global effects of peace negotiations
With the focus on possible land exchange transactions, Graham and others have also warned that this could encourage China to force Taiwan to control. "China observed," found Graham, which makes the nerve of this international politics appear to be highly risky.
Conclusion: a split picture
The concerns among the Republicans show about potential concessions to Russia, how delicate the political landscape is in which Trump acts. According to surveys, many Americans are concerned that a peace agreement could be too cheap for Russia.
Overall, it's significant that Republicans feel compelled to raise such concerns publicly. Negotiating an actual peace treaty means serious consideration of possible concessions. And that prospect is apparently a frightening concept for many hardline Russia critics who have kept quiet in recent years as Trump and his party have moved away from Ukraine.