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Sidney Blumenthal criticizes Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine

In a Guardian opinion column, Sidney Blumenthal criticizes Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine, arguing that he portrays Zelenskyy as the villain while seeking Russia’s approval. Blumenthal depicts Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin as a betrayal of Ukraine’s interests and uses an imagined diplomatic concession to sharpen his criticism of the US president.

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Sidney Blumenthal criticizes Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine
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What to know

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    Blumenthal argues that Donald Trump casts Zelenskyy as the villain while seeking Russia’s approval.

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    The column uses a hypothetical scenario of Trump signing away Ukraine to Vladimir Putin to express its criticism.

Why it matters

The column offers a critical perspective on the US president’s stance toward Ukraine and Russia, with its assertions reflecting the author’s judgments.

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