Leaks from the White House. Even Trump’s people see that it doesn’t work
Collaborators suggest Trump to be more skeptical of the desire to enter into peace with Ukraine declared by Russia. They emphasize that Vladimir Putin has not yet shown real interest in the end of the fighting.
Trump’s advisers: You have to be more careful with Putin
According to the sources of « WSJ », people around Trump, including the Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Messenger of Ukraine Keith Kellogg, recommend greater caution in dealing with Putin and A more firm approach to Russian demands regarding territorial concessions from Kiev. Trump, however, still supports the special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who claims that Putin is seeking peace. Witkoff met Putin twice in Moscow.
Attack on the sums with a breakthrough
The differences between Trump’s advisers were visible after the Sunday Russian attack on the sum in which 35 civilians were killed and over 100 were injured – informs « WSJ ».
The US President emphasized that the attack on the sums on Palm Sunday was terrible, but according to the information provided to him, the Russians made a mistake. He added that the war in Ukraine is not his war, but his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Kellogg estimated that the Russian attack has crossed all boundaries. In turn, Rubio made condolences to the victims on behalf of the USA and noted that this attack shows why the administration of President Trump is seeking the end of the war.
Will there be further sanctions for Russia?
In addition, during conversations in the White House about the possible strengthening of sanctions for Russia in order to force it to negotiate, Rubio and Kellogg were to advise Trump to be more cautious about Putin’s intentions.
Former US ambassador to Poland, Daniel Fried, said that the Department of State and the Ministry of Treasury are preparing options to increase sanction pressure on Russia. However, both departments did not comment on these reports.
Source: Wall Street Journal
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