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On 17 March 2023, following an investigation of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, and Maria Lvova-Belova, Russian commissioner for children's rights, alleging responsibility for the war crime of unlawful deportation and transfer of children during the Russo-Ukrainian War. The war in Ukraine could have been resolved over the weekend in Alaska. Donald Trump could have been an international hero today. Vladimir Putin could have been arrested and turned over to the ICC. But Trump Always Chickens Out. Instead, he capitulated to a despot charged with war crimes and called for Ukraine to surrender. He implied that it would be necessary for NATO to recognize a Russian victory in order for Trump to achieve his ultimate goal of being awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. The risk to Trump would have been low. The U.S. wouldn't even have had to participate in prosecuting the case. Simply turn Putin over to the ICC and let them deal with the fallout. And serving up Putin as scapegoat would have provided a plausible path for Russia to disengage with at least a semblance of dignity. The war has little support among the general public, and it will take years for the Russian economy to recover. Those in line to inherit Putin's power and wealth wouldn't expend much effort to get him back. Ronald Reagan is an American hero, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that wall!" Deservedly or not, he took credit for the fall of the Soviet Empire. Vladimir Putin seeks to resurrect the USSR. Trump could have put the final nail in that coffin. Instead, he allowed a fellow criminal to continue to evade apprehension. Maybe there is honor among thieves. There are rumors that U.S aides left the summit with white-faced expressions of shock and dismay. We can only speculate as to why. Did Trump entertain an offer of a multibillion-dollar personal bribe? Could Putin have offered him the position of president for life in the new American SSR? Are we destined to become part of a big, beautiful soviet empire? |
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