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MAGA refuses to see the harm Trump is doing.
Putin Played a Long Game. It’s Starting to Pay Off.
What Happened: Putin's long-standing strategy to weaken Western influence is bearing fruit as the U.S. shifts its foreign policy stance under Trump. The White House has paused military aid to Ukraine, distanced itself from NATO allies, and cozied up to Russia. Moscow sees this as a major strategic victory, with Russian officials expressing surprise at how quickly Trump has altered foreign policy alignments.
Why It Matters: The Kremlin is now in a stronger position to reshape the global order, with Trump echoing Russian propaganda and disinformation about Ukraine and prioritizing disengagement from Europe. The diplomatic realignment threatens to undermine NATO, embolden Russia’s bloody expansionist ambitions, and further isolate Ukraine in its war for survival.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
