Former U.S. Generals Caution Trump on Risks of Aligning with Russia Over Ukraine
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Former U.S. Army generals have expressed concerns that the United States' stance in the Russia-Ukraine War could undermine deterrence principles, potentially making Ukraine a scapegoat in a larger geopolitical struggle. President Donald Trump has criticized Ukraine for rising diesel prices in the U.S. and has suggested a change in its leadership. Recently, Trump reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to purchase diesel, while pressuring Ukrainian President Zelensky to cease attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
The generals argue that the U.S. administration's actions may inadvertently support Russia by protecting its economic interests. They warn that urging Kyiv to stop infrastructure strikes rewards aggression and weakens Western deterrence. Mark Hertling, a former three-star general, emphasized in a joint op-ed that the U.S. is not adequately containing threats from Russia, leading to perceptions of American weakness and indecisiveness in the face of prolonged conflict.
As financial and military support for Ukraine has significantly decreased under the Trump administration, the generals stress that effective deterrence relies on adversaries believing in the U.S. and its allies' military capabilities and resolve. Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg noted that Ukraine's attacks on oil refineries are a justified response in the context of war.
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