President Trump once again showcases his unconventional approach to international relations. In the Ukraine conflict, it seems he is willing to put his allies aside and join forces with President Putin. The President has a unique perspective on the origin of the war, as if he were an eyewitness rather than an onlooker. His accusations against Ukraine and his lack of reproof for Russia, which has invaded Ukraine since 2014, remind one of certain historical figures who have flipped the sky and turned the earth. Perhaps in Trump’s eyes, international relations are a game of chess, and allies are merely pawns on the board.
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