It’s easy to see through Trump’s Ukraine ploy | Kenneth Roth
Summary
Kenneth Roth argues that President Donald Trump is blaming Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil facilities for U.S. fuel-price increases while taking steps that weaken support for Ukraine. The article says Trump has eased restrictions on Russian fuel and sanctions, paused some military support, and called for an energy ceasefire that Roth describes as applying mainly to Ukraine.Key Facts
- The article links higher U.S. fuel prices chiefly to reduced oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, following the U.S. war against Iran.
- Ukrainian forces have attacked Russian oil refineries, disrupting oil production and contributing to fuel shortages in Russia, according to the article.
- The article says Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure ahead of winter.
- Roth says Trump authorized purchases of Russian diesel fuel and waived new sanctions on Russia.
- The article says the Trump administration suspended deliveries of defensive missiles and early-warning intelligence to Ukraine.
- The article reports that the administration approved a decision to slow Starshield service used by Ukraine’s military.
- Trump called for an energy ceasefire; Roth says the proposal focused on stopping Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries rather than Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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