The former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has criticized the White House’s position on the conflict in Ukraine, stating that their moves have “emboldened Russia” more than anything else, even though they aimed to facilitate a truce.
If the past three years have taught us anything, it’s that (Russian President) Vladimir Putin
Putin
does not desire peace; he seeks control over Ukraine,” Pence stated.
interview with CNN
published on May 5.
“And yet, here we are almost two months after a ceasefire agreement that
Ukraine
Has consented to and Russia persists in postponing and providing explanations which reinforce that notion,” he added.
Ukraine has already
agreed
To a proposed 30-day cease-fire from the United States, Kyiv stated on March 11 that they are prepared for it if Russia also consents to the terms.
terms
So far, Moscow has declined to do so.
Trump has apparently become impatient due to the sluggish pace of progress.
peace negotiations
, stating on April 26 that
Putin
may be ”
tapping
“be with me,” and that he might not want to conclude things.
war
.
So far, Trump has refrained from exerting significant pressure on the Kremlin, but he has shown willingness to momentarily halt military assistance and cease intelligence collaboration with Ukraine.
Pence criticized the approach, stating that Putin “only comprehends strength.”
“This is precisely why, at this juncture, we must underscore that the United States will keep leading the free world, supplying Ukraine with the necessary military backing to fend off the Russian aggression and secure a fair and enduring peace,” he stated.
I think the inconsistent backing displayed by the administration in recent months has merely strengthened Russia’s position.
Rather than consenting to the U.S.-suggested 30-day cease-fire in March, the Kremlin has opted for its own unilateral partial truces.
On April 28, Putin announced what was termed as
“humanitarian truce”
From May 7-9, during Moscow’s
Victory Day
celebrations.
Even though this differs from what the White House initially proposed, Trump celebrated it as a major advancement toward achieving a peaceful resolution on May 5.
“As you’re aware, President Putin has declared a three-day cease-fire, which might not seem significant at first glance, but it represents considerable progress considering our initial position,” Trump stated.
told
journalists during an Oval Office press conference.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has brushed off Putin’s declaration as a
“theatrical performance”
instead of a genuine step toward peace.
During his CNN interview, Pence likewise cautioned about the enduring impacts of failing to secure a fair resolution in Ukraine.
“It goes beyond Ukraine for me. If Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine, it’s only a question of time until he advances into territories where our service members will likely face off against him,” he stated.
I adhere to the traditional Reagan doctrine which states that if you’re ready to combat our adversaries on your own land, we will provide you with the resources needed to do so, thus preventing us from having to engage them ourselves.
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