Only two weeks ago, after summits with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, and the leaders of Ukraine and European allies at the White House, there was hope for a reinvigorated diplomatic process on Ukraine. That hope has now dimmed together with lights across Ukraine after Putin launched one the largest attacks of the war against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure with a particular focus on electricity needed over the winter months.

Donald Trump had hoped for follow up from his summits, to include a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky . Putin seems to have other ideas: to break the will of Ukraine over the frigid winter season that is fast approaching. It’s a crude strategy that aims to present a stark choice for Ukrainians: accept my demands or r

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