The Irish Independent's View: Trump tries to save face over weakness towards Putin
Briefly

Donald Trump’s recent criticisms of Vladimir Putin have been met with dismissive warnings from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, who highlighted the gravity of potential escalation to World War III. Meanwhile, US envoy Keith Kellogg condemned such fears as reckless. Putin appears unfazed by Western appeals for peace, escalating military activities in Ukraine, with significant troop buildups signaling a possible summer offensive. Analysts express concern that Trump's inaction may be perceived as weakness, yet there are indications he may consider tougher sanctions and increased military support for Ukraine to combat Russian aggression.
Stoking fears of World War III is an unfortunate, reckless comment and unfitting of a world power.
Putin has ramped up the war machine. Ukraine has warned that Russia is planning a summer offensive to capture the eastern region of Donetsk.
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