In a reaction piece criticizing President Donald Trump's conversation with Vladimir Putin, Noah Rothman pointed out the lack of meaningful outcomes for Ukraine in proposed cease-fire negotiations. According to Rothman, despite Trump framing the talks as productive, the terms offered by Putin significantly favored Russia, with Ukraine receiving minimal concessions. Rothman highlighted the Trump administration's tendency to prioritize deals over substantial results, while also expressing concern about the White House's uncritical acceptance of the Russian narrative. This dynamic exemplifies Trump's difficult position in negotiating with an adversary like Putin.
Trump's conversation with Putin was described as "very good and productive," but Rothman emphasizes the immense disparity between the terms offered by each leader.
Rothman criticized the White House for continually promoting the Russian perspective, suggesting a concerning lack of reciprocity and acknowledgment of Putin's dismissive stance.
Despite Trump's administration's push for a cease-fire in Ukraine, Rothman pointed out that the agreement favors Russian interests, leaving Ukraine with limited gains.
Rothman sarcastically noted, "What would Ukraine get out of the deal? Not a lot," highlighting the skewed terms and unfavorable outcomes of the negotiations.
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