World Blog by humble servant.This Is Trump's War: Framing the Reasons with No Wiggle Room

This Is Trump's War: Framing the Reasons with No Wiggle Room Executive Summary The war in Ukraine, while ignited by Russia’s 2022 invasion, has roots in policies initiated during Donald Trump’s first term (2017–2021) and perpetuated through his second term (2025–present). Trump’s decision to arm Ukraine with lethal weapons, his use of aid as leverage for personal political gain, and his contradictory approach of supplying weapons while claiming to seek peace define this conflict as "Trump’s War." His repeated boasts of being "tougher on Russia than anyone" clash with actions that emboldened Russia and destabilized Ukraine, creating a legacy of escalation masked by peace rhetoric. This report outlines the progression, emphasizing Trump’s central role with no room for ambiguity, as requested. 1. Initiation of Lethal Aid (2017): Breaking from Obama’s Restraint When Trump took office in 2017, he reversed the Obama administration’s cautious policy of providing only n...