“There will come a moment where we will have to conclude that there is no interest in a peaceful resolution.”

SECY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO

Rubio says in that scenario Trump will sell weapons.

Or impose sanctions but only if Europe stops buying Russian energy.

They won’t.

Trump has now positioned the US to win regardless of what happens in Ukraine

Long war? We make a boatload of money selling weapons and deal with the victor.

Short war, Russia wins? We reestablish economic ties and develop the arctic region while telling Zelensky I told you to make peace.

Short war, Ukraine wins? Europe buys US energy and we develop rare earth in Ukrainian mines while mocking the weak Russians.

Having achieved this position, Trump is now happy to watch things unfold as the sides fight it out

THE RECONNING