Russian missile and drone attacks, including the largest bombardment of Kyiv since February 2022, demonstrate the Ukraine war remains far from over despite claims it could end quickly. A cease-fire remains elusive despite signaling in Alaska and threats of vague "severe consequences." Biden-era sanctions were substantial but often insufficient and underenforced, and military deliveries were frequently tardy even as that Administration consistently supported Ukraine. Trump has issued occasional tough rhetoric and threats of sanctions or tariffs but has not imposed them, reducing tangible pressure on Putin while U.S. aid to Ukraine draws down.
With this week's Russian missile and drone onslaught across Ukraine, which included the largest bombardment of Kyiv since February 2022 - it's clear that despite President Donald Trump's claims that he would be able to end the conflict quickly, we are still far away from an end to Vladimir Putin's. A cease-fire remains elusive, despite Trump signaling one in Alaska last month - and threatening Putin with vague "severe consequences" if it failed to take place.
Russian sanctions under President Biden were substantial, but they were insufficient and underenforced, and military supply deliveries were often tardy. Still, that Administration's rhetoric and actions were consistent in support for Ukraine. Disturbingly, despite occasional tough talk from Trump which we have saluted over the past eight months, it seems he is unwilling to exert any actual leverage on Putin.
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