We're dealing with Bolton neocons here.
I’m wondering if this actually has anything to do with Russia.
Trump has already written Ukraine off. He knows it’s a lost cause and he’s taken the write-off on his taxes.
But he will never admit that, because “Ukraine” as a playing card, still has some residual value. He can’t still use it for other goals.
For example, perhaps he sees an opportunity to sanction/lever India, who must have Russian oil, to attempt to reverse their growing trade surplus with the USA - all while placating the likes of Lindsey Graham for now.
Just a thought.
Do you call President Trump a neo-con?