Trump risks repeating Biden's 'Afghan scenario' due to the war in Ukraine, - Bloomberg

According to hvylya.net: US President Donald Trump risks finding himself in a situation similar to the Afghan conflict due to his inability to quickly resolve the war in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports citing American experts.

According to former US ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst, 'Trump understands that he could be seriously compromised if Putin wins during his tenure.' The expert emphasizes that the American leader is caught between two fires: increasing involvement in the conflict may anger his electorate, while holding back additional assistance could make him appear weak.

Bannon warns: 'If President Trump sells them offensive weapons capable of striking deep inside Russia, I do not see how to avoid it becoming Trump's war.'

Meanwhile, a poll from the Republican firm Echelon Insights shows that 65% of Trump voters support his decision to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine.

Last week, Trump announced a plan to supply billions of dollars worth of American weapons to Kyiv, lifting the previous pause on deliveries. He also gave Putin 50 days to achieve a ceasefire under the threat of new sanctions.

Trump himself stated: 'This was not my war - this was Biden's war. This is not my war. I am trying to get you out of it.'

Experts from the Council on Foreign Relations warn that a hasty deal would be a 'serious mistake.' CFR president Michael Froman noted: 'If you thought the sight of the Taliban parade on American Humvees through Kabul looked bad, imagine the Russians leading a column of Abrams tanks through Kharkiv.'

Trump risks ending up in a difficult position, similar to the situation in the Afghan conflict, as he cannot quickly resolve the conflict in Ukraine. His decision to continue supplying weapons in support of Ukraine could lead to unpredictable consequences that threaten his political base and international standing.