Trump and Putin talked, and then hours later, Russia launched its largest attack on Kyiv, with a swarm estimated at 730 drones and missiles. Trump realized that his efforts to broker a cease fire were absolutely gone.

Trump has said he will not be blocking the military aid approved by the Biden administration in a US stockpile drawdown.

Trump’s new Ukraine Aid Plan

Trump proposed NATO buy the US military equipment for Ukraine. NATO seems to support the proposal. He is also proposing very high tariffs on country’s buying Russian oil. It seems to be all in the right direction.

Putin appears to be undeterred. Recent military actions taken by both sides are listed in the Al-Jazeera post. Russia appears to be occupying more territory.

I am most worried about China, Iran and North Korea’s involvement in the war. North Korea is sending fresh troops to Ukraine, to join Putin’s mercenary force while the other countries produce military equipment. It is turning, more and more, into a proxy war.

But, finally the US looks like it’s fighting on the right side.

Stay tuned,

Dave

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,237