The article criticizes former President Trump's stance on Ukraine, labeling him as misguided for framing Ukraine as indebted to the US. It argues that US foreign policy decisions, particularly during the 1990s, are largely to blame for the circumstances leading up to the current war in Ukraine. The US's attempts to transition Russia to a market economy resulted in widespread suffering and resentment. This atmosphere contributed to Putin's rise and subsequent aggressive actions. The piece emphasizes the need to reevaluate the impact of US policies on international relations, particularly regarding Ukraine.
The US's post-Cold War policies, especially during the 1990s under Clinton, exacerbated Russia's socio-economic issues, fostering resentment that would later facilitate Putin's rise.
US foreign policy, across party lines, played a part in creating the conditions for the war in Ukraine rather than merely reacting to Russia’s aggression.
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