02-24-2022, 07:06 PM
(02-24-2022, 06:52 PM)StrictlyBiz Wrote: If that were the case, then it would be all the more reason to invade while Trump was President.
Also, promote Russian interests? Like.....
https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/06/politics/russia-sanctions-oligarchs/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nikki-haley-says-russia-sanctions-ukraine-will-continue/
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/russians-turned-away-at-seattle-consulate-after-trump-administration-announces-closure/
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-russia-usa/u-s-eu-to-expel-more-than-100-russian-diplomats-over-uk-nerve-attack-idUSKBN1H21MR
and the one that probably has the most impact on the current situation (since it was reversed)...
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50875935
Sure, Trump reluctantly signing legislation passed with veto-proof bipartisan support while bitching about it's provisions is tough on Russia. As well as sanctioning firms working on Nord Stream 2. Putin sure was shook over the closing of a consulate and tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomates.
Not sure what to tell you if you honestly think that Putin does not prefer a Trump presidency.