US Foreign Policy Should Follow Kelly, not Trump

With the midterm and Presidential elections just around the corner, both political parties should review their foreign policy positions. As far as we’re concerned, the Democratic Party’s approach to issues about Ukraine and Russian aggression does not require adjustment. However, the Republican Party, especially its potential candidates, President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance, should compose another platform, one that is palatable to American voters, especially those who hail from the former captive nations and their descendants.

I believe that Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is worthy of consideration.

Speaking during the Face the Nation broadcast on Sunday, May 10, Kelly was asked about his upcoming trip to Ukraine (scheduled for early June). He emphasized that the Trump Administration’s approach—specifically the weakening of sanctions and the lack of military pressure—is emboldening Moscow rather than ending the war.

Kelly also observed:

“I think one of the obstacles to peace is that Donald Trump hasn't provided the Ukrainian government and the Ukrainian people with the support that Ukraine needs.”

“We’ve seen this over and over again, this strange relationship he has with Putin. He refuses to press Putin... He’s backed off on sanctions.”

“This administration is not using the sanction power they have against Russia... we’re trying to get them to put more sanctions in place, and this administration is taking sanctions off of Russians.”

That, in a nutshell, is quite palatable to Ukrainian American voters and others who hail directly or indirectly from the x-captive nations.