Fox News examines how Donald Trump, who became president of the United States, changed the balance in relations with Russia, becoming a “nightmare” for Vladimir Autin and an “opportunity” for Ukraine. The article analyzes Trump’s actions in contrast to the approaches of his predecessors and emphasizes that Trump was able to resist the Russian president more effectively than previous White House chiefs.
According to Fox News, Trump became the first president not to succumb to Putin’s manipulations, while successfully “overtaking” Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Trump was prepared for such a game thanks to his experience as a businessman and his communication skills, which allowed him not only to understand the interlocutor, but also to exploit his weaknesses. The publication claims that Putin found it difficult to manipulate Trump in the same way he manipulated other leaders.
Unlike other presidents who, according to Fox News, were influenced by Putin, Trump opted for concrete actions. For example, in 2019 it imposed sanctions against the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which significantly weakened Russia’s revenue from the energy sector.
Additionally, Trump created the US Space Force to counter Russia’s space-based military doctrine designed to attack US satellites, on which many aspects of US civil and military life depend.
Fox News notes that Trump also ordered the development of a low-yield nuclear missile to counter Putin’s “escalation-deescalation” strategy of using tactical nuclear weapons for deterrence purposes. These measures, according to Fox News, have seriously limited Russia’s plans in the international arena and have become an obstacle for Putin.
Trump used not only sanctions and military initiatives, but also his own communication style. Fox News believes that Trump did not humiliate Putin, but rather built a pragmatic relationship with him, understanding that the Russian president responds better to respect than to threats and insults. Understanding Putin’s character, Trump crafted a strategy that allowed him to prevent Russia from openly attacking.
The publication emphasizes that, according to experts, it was this tough position by Trump, combined with his understanding of Russian strategy, that made him a threat to Putin. Russia has not taken a single significant military step during Trump’s presidency. And now, according to Fox News, Putin fears that Trump will return to power and continue policies aimed at containing Russian ambitions.
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