MacGregor Talks About Trump's Incoherent Approach to Ending Ukraine War
Russia would not accept a stand-alone ceasefire without other concessions because it would only allow Ukraine to regroup and rearm
One minute, U.S. President Donald Trump talks about normalizing relations with Moscow, and the next, he warns that he “can do things financially, that would be very bad for Russia.”
Trump said last week that he is “strongly considering large-scale sanctions” on Russia unless it is willing to play ball and agree to a ceasefire, which, in and of itself, has zero strategic benefits for the Russians, according to Col. Douglas MacGregor (ret.).
MacGregor told Judge Andrew Napolitano’s “Judging Freedom” on Thursday that Russia would not accept a stand-alone ceasefire without other concessions because it would only allow Ukraine to regroup and rearm.
“And, frankly, there is a lot of evidence to suggest that's the case,” he said.
MacGregor also noted how the Trump administration has begun to provide aid and intelligence again to Ukraine, which he said is an inconsistent message for the Russians.
“If you are, on the one hand saying, ‘I want to normalize relations between my country, the United States and Russia…I’m sincere, I’m serious about it’…well then, why not stop the aid to people who are absolutely committed to killing Russians? That ought to be done right away.”
Trump last week threatened Russia with new sanctions over its recent attacks in Ukraine as the White House continues its effort to push for a ceasefire after a high-profile meeting in Saudi Arabia last month.