Eric Swalwell: Putin is playing Trump, using Alaska 'stunt' to delay Ukraine war

Putin's Strategy with Trump

• 🎯 Putin is playing Trump by dragging out the conflict in Ukraine, knowing Trump is not serious about applying real pressure on Russia.
• ⚠️ This delay tactic allows Putin to continue bombing Ukraine and killing innocent children, as he believes Trump won't impose secondary sanctions or send sufficient weapons.

Trump's Alaska Meeting

• 💡 The meeting in Alaska is described as a 'stunt' where Trump toasted Putin with a Lifetime Achievement Award, but Putin has not delivered on anything of consequence since.
• 🇷🇺 Putin's strategy relies on Trump's perceived weakness and unwillingness to exert significant pressure on Russia.

Progress and Peace in Ukraine

• ✅ Swalwell sees progress in leaders being at the White House, avoiding Zelensky being bullied, and wants the president to succeed in achieving peace.
• 🤝 However, he emphasizes that talk is cheap and true progress depends on what Putin is willing to do, not just diplomatic gestures.
• 🇪🇺 European leaders are crucial allies, as they also have significant investments in Ukraine's defense and overall security.