What leverage will enable Trump to achieve peace in Ukraine?
To force the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to the table and begin serious peace talks, US President Donald Trump needs leverage. Steven Pifer, a former US ambassador to Ukraine, believes that this should include military aid to Ukraine, strengthening Russian sanctions, and working with the G7 to seize frozen Russian assets. Trump’s first step should be to request a bill from Congress that would provide $40-50B in military aid to Ukraine. This money would be spent in the US