Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton the president warned Donald Trump’s A focus on striking a high-profile deal with Russia could delay crucial sanctions aimed at curbing Putin’s war in Ukraine.
Trump’s focus on making deals on support for Ukraine, Bolton warns
On Wednesday, Bolton shared his concerns in a post Xwhile referring to an interview with Times Radio.
He wrote: “Trump’s goal is not to help Ukraine, but to make every possible deal and claim a Nobel Peace Prize.
“New sanctions against Russia are therefore highly unlikely to avoid jeopardizing dealmaking,” he added.
Lindsey Graham’s sanctions bill stalled amid Trump’s deal ambitions
During the radio interview, Bolton elaborated on the stalled sanctions package sponsored by Senator John Smith. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.).
Bolton said: “He will not want to take steps against Russia that could prevent the deal, because his goal is not to help Ukraine.“
“His goal is to make a deal so that, like Theodore Roosevelt, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for ending the Russo-Japanese War in 1905… that’s what he wants:“ he added.
The sanctions bill, introduced in April, would impose fines, including tariffs of up to 500%, on countries and individuals that import Russian energy, a measure aimed at limiting the financing of Russia’s military operations in Ukraine.
Despite bipartisan support, the legislation remains in limbo as Congress awaits movement from the White House.
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Pushback from Ukraine and US pressure shape peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Russia’s claims that Ukraine could not defend itself, saying recent battlefield victories and deep strikes proved the country’s strength and showed why international support remained essential.
He argued that the pressure for peace should fall on Russia, not Ukraine.
Trump links meetings to a completed peace agreement
President Trump said he would meet with Zelenskyy and the Russian president Vladimir Putin only after a peace agreement had been completed or nearing completion.
Zelenskyy noted that his team had been working on the US-drafted proposal and said future progress depended heavily on US leadership.
Last week, the Trump administration’s push for a quick deal put Ukraine under increased pressure.
Washington presented Kiev with a framework that included several of Moscow’s demands and warned that intelligence and arms support could be reduced if Ukraine refused to sign.
Senior US officials also urged Kiev to follow what they called an “aggressive timeline” for the settlement.
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