Blue Press Journal, DC – In a stern warning to President Donald Trump, the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal cautioned against pushing for a hasty end to the war in Ukraine, regardless of the cost. The warning comes ahead of Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, and just days after Trump’s bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska.
The Journal’s editorial, titled “What Kind of Peace in Ukraine?”, acknowledges Trump’s “admirable ambition” to bring an end to the brutal three-year conflict. However, it also warns that the president’s desire to be seen as a peacemaker may be exploited by US adversaries, such as Putin, to extract a deal on their terms. The editorial board notes that “cunning adversaries like Mr. Putin and China’s Xi Jinping can sense when the desire for a Nobel Peace Prize can be exploited for far more substantive strategic gains.”
The Alaska summit between Trump and Putin ended without a peace deal, but raised eyebrows as Trump treated the Russian dictator to a lavish reception on US soil. The Journal’s warning serves as a reminder that the US must be cautious in its dealings with Russia, particularly given Putin’s history of aggression in Ukraine. As the US prepares to engage in further talks with Ukraine, the Journal’s editorial board is urging Trump to consider the long-term implications of any potential peace deal, and to ensure that the interests of the US and its allies are protected.
The question of “peace at what price” is a critical one, and the Journal’s warning serves as a timely reminder of the need for careful diplomacy and strategic thinking in the pursuit of peace.
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