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Opinion: Trudy Rubin: Trump’s Ukraine policy in 2025 will show if he is a winner or a loser

If Trump cuts off U.S. aid to Ukraine and rewards Vladimir Putin for his aggression, it will signal American weakness. That would encourage a new period of aggression by Russia, China, North Korea and a nuclear-capable Iran, in which America — and Trump — will be the losers. If, on the other hand, Trump pursues "peace through strength," meaning a fair and secure peace for Ukraine, then the new era will start with a win for the president and America.

If Trump cuts off U.S. aid to Ukraine and rewards Vladimir Putin for his aggression, it will signal American weakness.

That would encourage a new period of aggression by Russia, China, North Korea and a nuclear-capable Iran, in which America — and Trump — will be the losers. If, on the other hand, Trump pursues "peace through strength," meaning a fair and secure peace for Ukraine, then the new era will start with a win for the president and America. Subscribe to continue reading this article.

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