Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at a joint press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage, Alaska, August 15, 2025 (Jae C. Hong/AP)
EA-Silicon Curtain VideoCast: Trump Has Joined Russia In War v. Ukraine
I joined Ukrainian journalists Daniel Tkiie and Sofia Nazarenko last Thursday to analyze Donald Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine and support of Russia’s 56-month full-scale invasion.
The 26-minute discussion reviews last week’s cutoff of intelligence sharing, following Trump’s agreement to purchase Russian diesel fuel.
I remind viewers of the split within the Trump Administration. Can Ukraine and Europe connect with those still wanting to back their security rather than striking deals with the Kremlin?
I note that, having suspended attacks on Russian refineries for three days amid Trump’s demands, Ukraine has resumed as it chooses not to appease him.
