It has been almost 150 days since Donald Trump began his second term in office, promising peace in the Middle East and Ukraine.
However, the reality is far from that. War rages on in Ukraine, with reports of Russia surpassing one million deaths last week.
Russia recently launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the conflict, likely in response to Ukraine’s bold Operation ‘Spiderweb’, where remote-controlled drones targeted Russian military equipment deep within Russia.
This escalation was seen as significant by Moscow’s ambassador to the UK, as mentioned in a recent interview.
Peace seems distant at the moment.
But what is President Trump’s plan?
Former CIA Director John Brennan believes Trump’s understanding of the situation in Ukraine and with Vladimir Putin is “naive” and “unsophisticated”.
In a recent podcast interview, Brennan expressed his doubts about Trump’s approach, stating, “I think that Donald Trump doesn’t know what he will do.”
Ex-CIA director John Brennan believes Trump’s approach to Ukraine is uncertain. File pic: AP
Brennan’s opinion of Trump is well-known. The feeling is mutual, with Trump revoking Brennan’s security clearance in the past and criticizing his leadership of the CIA.
Despite the contentious history, Brennan has knowledge of Ukraine, with reports suggesting that the CIA began training Ukrainian spies during his tenure.
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During his visit to Ukraine in 2014, Brennan noted the presence of Russian influences in the country’s forces. However, a decade later, he praises the country’s military capabilities for excelling on the battlefield.
Regarding Ukraine’s recent drone attack, Brennan hinted at possible assistance from Western intelligence and military sources, acknowledging the Ukrainians’ efforts alongside their allies.
As Ukraine prepares for another summer of conflict, escalating drone warfare and verbal disputes between nations characterize the ongoing struggle.
As Trump deals with domestic challenges like protests in Los Angeles, the question remains: will he continue to engage with Ukraine or turn his focus elsewhere?
