Trump’s Calculated Restraint: Did the Administration’s Ukraine Strategy Bring Peace—or Prolong the War?

Trump’s restraint strategy: The administration blocked Ukraine’s long-range missile strikes inside Russia, hoping to prevent escalation and push Moscow toward peace talks. High-level Pentagon controls: A secret approval system under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth restricted Kyiv’s use of ATACMS missiles despite battlefield setbacks. Diplomacy vs. military pressure: Critics argue the policy risks prolonging the war … Continue reading Trump’s Calculated Restraint: Did the Administration’s Ukraine Strategy Bring Peace—or Prolong the War?