The article criticizes the Trump administration for being lenient towards Russian aggression in Ukraine, particularly after Russia rejected a proposed cease-fire. It argues that Russia's demands for resolving the conflict highlight its desire to undermine Ukraine's sovereignty. With Russia increasing military mobilization, the author urges Trump to apply economic and diplomatic pressure on Russia, emphasizing that failing to do so could lead to further territorial ambitions from Putin. The piece draws historical parallels to prior failed appeasement strategies.
Indeed, Putin has not only openly expressed his desire to rebuild the Russian empire, he's acted on it, also attacking Georgia and threatening numerous other neighbors, from Moldova to the Baltic states.
In other words, he's telling Trump to take his cease-fire and shove it. After all, Moscow's list of 'root causes' include Ukraine's mere existence as an independent country.
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