Trump took 29 steps that benefited Putin – Politico

In the first month of his second presidential term, Donald Trump took at least 29 steps that aligned with the Kremlin's interests.

This is reported by Politico, Censor.NET informs.

The publication published a list of Trump's actions that directly or indirectly benefit Russia:

Phone call with Putin - On February 12, Trump had a 90-minute conversation with the Russian president, despite sanctions and an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court.
Public praise for Putin - Trump thanked him for his "time and effort."
Call to return Russia to the G7 - Trump said that the exclusion of Russia was a "mistake."
Recognizing Russia's control over Ukrainian territories - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Kyiv's goal of returning all occupied territories "unrealistic."
Claims that Russia has an advantage in the negotiations - Trump said that Moscow "holds all the cards" because it controls large parts of Ukraine.
Agreeing with the Kremlin's demand for no NATO missions in Ukraine - the US stated that NATO troops in Ukraine are not protected by Article 5 of the Alliance.
Categorical refusal to send US troops to Ukraine.
Calling on Europe to "take care of itself " - Trump believes that allies should provide for their own defense.
Organization of negotiations with Russia in Saudi Arabia - without any preconditions.
Absence of Ukrainian representatives at these talks.
Exclusion of European partners from the negotiation process.
Claiming that the war was "started by Zelenskyy".
Allegedly called Zelenskyy "incompetent " (later denied).
Minimal criticism of Putin - Trump hardly spoke about the Kremlin's crimes.
Claims that Putin is "trustworthy" and "committed to peace."
Calling for elections in Ukraine.
Reducing funding for international observers and cybersecurity.
Calling Zelenskyy a "dictator".
Preparing investment agreements with Russia, including in the field of resource extraction in the Arctic.
Stopping funding democratic non-governmental organizations - the Kremlin has long demanded this from the West.
Announcement of the fight against "wokism" - a term used by Russian propaganda to criticize the West.
Criticism of the EU's migration policy - echoing the Kremlin's position.
Support for a pro-Russian candidate in Romania - his election was canceled by the Constitutional Court.
Criticism of the German government for fighting the far right.
Support for the far-right party Alternative for Germany.
Supporting the right-wing populist party Reform UK in the UK, which advocates weakening the EU.
Opposition to the use of the term "Russian aggression" in G7 statements.
The fact of Trump's return to the White House is in itself beneficial for the Kremlin.
A hint of a possible change in the US Constitution - Trump has said he is not opposed to staying in office for a third term, as Putin did in Russia.