Trump’s Ukraine war plan, Letters
The Issue: President Trump’s recent remarks about ending the war in Ukraine.
As a staunch critic of President Trump, I was amazed by your editorial’s clarity on Ukraine peace talks — and agree wholeheartedly (“Don’s Dishonorable Demand,” Editorial, Feb. 19).
How could anyone suggest Ukraine “should have never started it?”
Did Trump miss the lesson on the word “invasion” or the gravity of Vladimir Putin’s aggression?
Suggesting Ukraine had “three years to do something” is absurd — what could it do while its cities were bombed and civilians brutalized?
The United States did the right thing in aiding Ukraine.
Now Trump wants Ukraine to repay us for our generosity?
Is everything a quid pro quo to him?
Louis J. Maione
Manhattan
Trump negotiating with Putin without Ukraine may be the best way to save what’s left of that country and protect Europe.
The weakness of the previous two Democratic presidents enabled Putin to annex Crimea, and now Putin is willing to sacrifice countless lives for territory.
The chance to expel Russia has passed.
The best option now is a negotiated settlement preserving Ukraine’s sovereignty while ensuring Europe arms itself against future aggression.
These talks are about preventing World War III, not just ending the war.
Jack Kaufman
Naples, Fla.
The recent summit in Saudi Arabia signals a policy shift, with direct talks to end the war — yet Ukraine was excluded.
While these talks present a potential opportunity for peace, they have been met with skepticism, especially regarding Ukraine’s exclusion.
If a durable peace is to be reached, Ukraine’s participation is essential.
Without it, any agreement risks being unsustainable, leaving Ukraine vulnerable to further aggression.
Jagjit Singh
Los Altos, Calif.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s comments on Ukraine not getting back its pre-2014 borders were unfortunate.
Even if true, stating it before negotiations begin hands Russia an advantage.
A fair resolution could include constitutional protections for Russian speakers in Ukraine without undermining Ukrainian sovereignty.
Bruce Couchman
Ottawa, Canada
The Issue: Vice President JD Vance criticizing Europe’s restrictions on free speech while in Munich.
Vice President JD Vance gave a speech even more consequential than former President Ronald Reagan’s famous visit to Germany in the 1980s (“Vance rips into Euro pols,” Feb. 15).
Germany is conducting raids on people suspected of posting hate speech online — basically Stasi tactics in modern times.
Meanwhile, Romania canceled a presidential election that a Russia-friendly candidate was running in.
Europe has built a globalist bureaucracy that silences dissent, while America remains the last bastion of resistance.
James Schwartz
Summit
It seems like Vance under the Trump administration will have more of a role than your average VP.
He is not shy about freely speaking his mind.
It’s about time someone called out European countries for their soft immigration policies, despite the wishes of their citizens.
European values are clearly no longer aligned with ours.
It’s hard to make sense of it of what brought us to this place.
Rob Feuerstein
Staten Island
Between the unfettered immigration, the refusal to use fossil fuels or nuclear energy and the woke policies that defy common sense — Europe is on its last legs.
Charlie Honadel
Venice, Fla.
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