Anne Applebaum: The “peace talks” exist in Washington, not on the ground.
I was in Ukraine 10 days ago. Not a single journalist believes a ceasefire is coming. Putin has never said he wants one. Russia hasn’t changed its war aims — occupation and destruction of Ukraine.
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I was in Ukraine 10 days ago. Not a single journalist believes a ceasefire is coming. Putin has never said he wants one. Russia hasn’t changed its war aims — occupation and destruction of Ukraine.
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Anne Applebaum: Trump doesn’t think strategically — he thinks in the moment.
He wants to “win” each meeting, not weigh consequences for Ukraine, China-Taiwan, or U.S. credibility. Any shift, like sanctions, would come from frustration, not a coherent plan to end the war.
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He wants to “win” each meeting, not weigh consequences for Ukraine, China-Taiwan, or U.S. credibility. Any shift, like sanctions, would come from frustration, not a coherent plan to end the war.
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Anne Applebaum: Trump isn’t interested in leading the democratic world or linking U.S. politics to global freedom.
He’s drawn to autocrats and uses their language — attacking the press, courts, and opponents. He doesn’t care if that weakens America or its alliances.
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He’s drawn to autocrats and uses their language — attacking the press, courts, and opponents. He doesn’t care if that weakens America or its alliances.
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