Trump wanted a “great system” with Putin. The former US ambassador reveals the backstage of conversations
According to Sondland's report, Trump had no illusions about Putin's character, although at the same time he was guided by pragmatism. – Trump perfectly understands who Putin is and what Russia is guided by. But as a politician, he always tries to think strategically and look for solutions The former ambassador said.
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Trump wanted a system with Putin. At some point he lost his patience
Trump's intentions were to be based on the so -called A great system that assumed not only an improvement in the US -Russia relationship, but also Construction of a common front against the growing influence of China. An important element of this plan was to bring peace in Ukraine – not through concessions, but by convincing Putin to change the course.
– Trump wanted to say: “Take back from Ukraine, let's focus on that Russia is developing and earning. We can take care of China together” – Sondland reported.
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However, despite numerous conversations – both official and behind the scenes – the Russian leader was to remain adamant. – Putin is completely fixed in Ukraine and was not ready to make a decision in the interest of his own country Sondland said.
He added that Trump's patience finally exhausted. – Trump wanted to give him time, he had a lot of conversations with him, both public and private, but he finally said “Ok, fuck … him” – said a former diplomat.
Relations of the USA and Russia in the shadow of the war in Ukraine. What next?
As expected, Trump is no longer going to count on dialogue with Putin. He announced the introduction of sharp sanctions against Russia and countries that buy Russian raw materials. The plans are also to be increased by offensive weapons for Ukraine, which is to gain the ability to strike within Russian territory.
– Trump will take off the gloves. There will be no conversations anymore until Putin shows a real change in his behavior Sondland summed up, indicating that after unsuccessful diplomatic attempts it was the only way Trump was ready to accept.
