Donald Trump one more time shakes the global political scene. His open criticism of Volodymyr Zelenski not only caused a media storm, but he can besides announce major changes in global forces. What is behind his words?
"Washington Post" warns that the escalation of tensions between Trump and Zelenski can announce a extremist turn in US policy towards Russia and Ukraine. The diary recalls that the erstwhile president has frequently shown favour towards Vladimir Putin, which may lead to a major change in the global regime.
"This time Trump sided with Russia after Putin waged the largest land war in Europe for 80 years, killing hundreds of thousands of people, doing acts deemed by the global Criminal Court to be war crimes and trying to wipe out the full nation," writes "WP".
"Wall Street Journal" notes that Trump departs from the long-term strategy of American diplomacy. "In just 4 weeks Trump has radically changed the direction of American abroad policy, weakening the trust of allies and withdrawing the United States from global commitments in a way that can completely transform their global relations," we read.
Congress is silent. Republicans are not responding to Trump's actions.
"New York Times" points out that the Republican organization has taken a passive stance towards Trump's policy. Many key senators have not spoken about his fresh actions.
"Republic organization leaders and senators liable for defence and abroad policy have not taken any coordinated action to challenge its decisions," the paper notes.
This is simply a amazing change, given that for decades the Republicans have declared themselves as a organization for which national safety and the global function of the US as a symbol of freedom and democracy are a priority.
Will China benefit from this?
Michael Schuman of The Atlantic warns that Trump's policy can weaken US influence on the global arena, and Xi Jinping will be the biggest beneficiary.
"Chinese leader only waits for Washington to make a mistake, allowing China to take over the function of planet superpower. Trump, consciously or not, can just facilitate Xi's task," Schuman writes.
Is Trump's attack on Zelenski just words or the beginning of a bigger change in global politics? The planet is anxious to see developments.
