Why Is Trump Considering Blocking Military Aid to Ukraine?
Days after blaming former President Obama for Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, President Trump is reportedly considering blocking $250 in military aid intended for the nation that has for years been the target of Russian military aggression.
On Wednesday, Politico reported that Trump asked officials, particularly National Security Director John Bolton and new Defense Secretary Mark Esper, to review the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, the program that would provide the aid. According to officials a senior administration official, the president wants to make sure the U.S. interests abroad are being prioritized.
Democratic lawmakers are not happy, citing the delay as an other example of Trump’s cozy relationship with Vladimir Putin.
“Trump is sending up smoke signals bigger than mountains for Vladimir Putin,” Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) told CNN on Thursday. “And, for that matter, for those countries who are counting on U.S. assistance and support against Russian depredations. Remember, the Russians occupy parts of Georgia, Moldova, and the Ukraine, including the illegal annexation of Crimea. This is a terrible signal to be sending, but a very clear one.”
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-military-aid-to-ukraine-878607/
"Remember Donald I still have that tape from the night in that hotel room.
None the less the next time we meet we'll have to have some tea." V. Putin.
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