While Trump maintains relations with Putin, the US is losing its global influence, claims WSJ

Despite having leverage over Russia, the United States under Donald Trump has not yet utilized it. The situation continues to escalate, considering the consequences of ignoring the president’s requests by Israel and Russia.

Israel, under the leadership of Trump’s ally Benjamin Netanyahu, ignores his wishes. This is reported in an article by The Wall Street Journal, which also highlights a number of paradoxes related to Trump’s activities. He often positions himself as a peacemaker, yet is unable to influence conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, despite the capabilities of the United States.

Ignoring Trump’s Requests

According to the publication, the last time Israel attacked Hamas commanders was during ceasefire negotiations initiated by Trump. Similarly, Putin exacerbated the situation in Ukraine, intensifying attacks after discussions with Trump in Alaska. European countries, part of NATO, have already shot down Russian drones that invaded Polish territory.

Trump, responding to the incidents, limited himself to vague remarks about the drone incident. The next day, he downplayed the significance of the event, suggesting that the invasion might have been a mistake.

The NATO Situation

According to WSJ, even despite the activation of European NATO participants, the organization has not yet announced new actions from the United States. This has caused alarming comments among politicians and experts, who note Trump’s insufficient response to the crisis.

Amid the tense situation, Trump announced new conditions for imposing sanctions against Russia, demanding the cessation of Russian oil purchases by all European countries. Some officials believe this step is aimed at delaying more serious measures from the White House.

Trump’s Diplomatic Relations

In the Trump administration, they claim that the president controls the situation independently and cite examples where the United States was able to prevent or mitigate conflicts. Among such examples are recent events in India and Cambodia.

Presidential aides claim that his relationships with Netanyahu and Putin open up new diplomatic opportunities. However, observers note that such ties will not stop the conflict in Ukraine, as it serves Putin’s long-term ideal.

Economic Sanctions

Economic sanctions imposed against Russia still exert pressure on its economy, although a number of experts point to insufficient implementation of existing measures. The threat remains, but in practice, the administration’s actions do not work adequately.

According to Eric Green, who deals with Russian policy issues, Trump prefers to act against less powerful countries, while pressure on opponents is weaker. Despite attempts to strengthen military cooperation with European countries, providing weapons to Ukraine remains prohibited.

Criticism from Trump’s Allies

Among Trump’s supporters, such as Lindsey Graham, Senate participants are opening a discussion on the need for tougher sanctions. The call from major politicians highlights the imbalance in Trump’s foreign policy approaches.

Amid discussions, the White House emphasizes that the president should have the right to independently determine when and how to impose sanctions.