There is no scenario tomorrow in which Putin doesn't become stronger and America becomes weaker. It's a premade disaster.
1/ But it could be worse than just a bad photo op. Here's how:
nytimes.com/2025/08/14/wor…
1/ But it could be worse than just a bad photo op. Here's how:
nytimes.com/2025/08/14/wor…
2/ This meeting essentially accepts Russia back into the club of legitimate major nations. And that's unacceptable, because Putin is committing war crimes in Ukraine - purposely murdering innocent people and kidnapping young children.
The photo op alone is a disaster for peace.
The photo op alone is a disaster for peace.
3/ How could the meeting become an even bigger disaster? Easy.
If there is no ceasefire (and there can't be, because Ukraine isn't even attending!), and Trump doesn't immediately announce sanctions AND new weapons for Ukraine.
That would be Putin playing Trump like a fiddle.
If there is no ceasefire (and there can't be, because Ukraine isn't even attending!), and Trump doesn't immediately announce sanctions AND new weapons for Ukraine.
That would be Putin playing Trump like a fiddle.
4/ Why? Because Putin would know - for sure this time - that Trump is going to allow him to win the war. Because if Putin thumbs his nose again at a peace deal, and then Trump STILL refuses to help Ukraine, then Putin knows Trump has given him the green light.
5/ Is there a scenario where Ukraine can still hold up against Russia without U.S. weapons or support? Yes - underestimating Ukrainian courage is a bad bet. But let's be honest: it's not easy. And Putin knows this. Without U.S. support, Putin has NO reason to quit.
6/ If this meeting passes with no deal, no tough sanctions and no new major military support for Ukraine, then Trump has essentially made this his war. He has assured it will continue, and likely slowly but methodically go Putin's way. A huge moral and strategic loss for America.
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