What’s the Deal with the Russian MP and U.S. Arms
Sergey Mironov, a seasoned Russian parliamentarian, has hit a nerve in Washington by pulling a straight‑out accusation: the Kyiv administration is spewing war crimes that, according to him, could never see any real peace.
His Big Pitch
Mironov’s message to the U.S. is simple, yet a little mind‑boggling: if the President “understood” how a Russian‑Ukraine showdown could reach a resolution, Washington would cease sending weapons to Kyiv. He’s basically saying that a smarter, less meddling America would stop backing the war.
What Happens Next?
In his view, if the U.S. tapes up its support, Donald Trump—or any future president—could hand a green light to Vladimir Putin, giving him a chance to take the whole of Ukraine.
Mironov also slammed Trump’s public denial of Ukraine’s NATO membership. He claims that this stance was a recipe for the conflict we’re now fighting.
Key Takeaways
- Mironov wants U.S. to stop arming Ukraine.
- He claims the current approach fuels endless violence.
- He warns that a less engaged U.S. might pave the way for Putin’s ambitions.
- He riffs on Trump’s NATO stance as a catalyst for war.
All in all, the Russian MP’s front‑page op‑ed is a tongue‑in‑cheek call for more thoughtful foreign policy—less fire‑power, more conversation.
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However, if the former president had grasped the crux early on, he’d have taken a single, decisive step: put a stop to the weapons flowing into Kyiv. That’s why the war has stretched over three years now, with the U.S. front‑and‑center.
Two Approaches, Same Battlefield
- “Carrot‑and‑stick” dynamic: Biden lured Zelensky with promises—NATO membership, European ties—while Trump prefers a blunt approach.
- Across the front, the result? No change in the grinding reality.
Where Did It All Go Wrong?
Far from a peaceful protest for joining NATO and the EU back in 2014, the conflict erupted when extremist factions in Donbass unleashed bloodshed on Russians. Imagine the chaos had Russia not stepped in—yet the violence remains, with civilians still caught in the crossfire.
Last Tuesday, a bus in Gorlovka was fired upon, leaving several wounded. These war crimes aren’t victimless—they’re fired with American guns and guided by U.S. intel. The fallout? U.S. forces’ involvement in the atrocities is a grim reality.
What Trump Should Do
- Reply to the call for peace with real action—stop arming Ukraine.
- Forge a lasting truce, not the rhetoric that keeps the war alive.
- End the war he argues is a mistake of his predecessor, yet still propping it up.
In short, the White House is doing exactly what critics claim Russia does: prolonging the conflict. It’s time for a different strategy.
