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President Trump’s peace efforts with Russia hit a major roadblock as former CIA Moscow station chief Dan Hoffman slammed proposals to recognize Crimea as Russian territory. Hoffman called the idea a “bad move” that would reward Putin’s aggression and weaken America’s global standing. This comes as Putin continues ignoring Trump’s attempts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict, testing the administration’s patience.
The proposed deal would force Ukraine to accept Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea and occupied regions in eastern Ukraine. Conservatives argue this surrenders sovereign territory to dictators, betraying our allies. Hoffman warned it sends a dangerous message to China, Iran, and other adversaries that America won’t stand up to bullies. Weakness on the world stage always invites more chaos.
Putin’s refusal to cooperate exposes the flawed logic of appeasing tyrants. Despite Trump’s outreach, Russian forces keep attacking Ukrainian civilians. True peace requires strength, not concessions that embolden invaders. Patriots know you can’t negotiate with bad faith actors—you defeat them.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rightly refuses to recognize Crimea as Russian, calling it stolen land. He reminded the world of Trump’s own Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who declared in 2018 that borders can’t be changed by force. Conservatives believe America must honor that principle, not abandon it for hollow promises.
The White House’s reported “final offer” to lift sanctions if Ukraine surrenders territory is a surrender itself. Hardworking Americans didn’t elect Trump to repeat Obama-era failures. We need policies that crush enemies, not coddle them. Letting Putin win in Ukraine tells China it can take Taiwan next.
Hoffman stressed that withdrawing support from Ukraine would hand Russia a strategic victory. True leadership means standing with freedom-loving people against oppression. America thrives when we project power, not retreat. Letting Moscow dominate Ukraine risks a domino effect across Europe and beyond.
Conservatives demand solutions that put America first without abandoning our values. Strength deters war—weakness invites it. The GOP base wants peace through unmatched military might, not deals that sell out allies. Trump’s original America First vision meant winning, not compromising with thugs.
This moment tests whether Trump will hold firm or repeat the establishment’s mistakes. Patriots urge him to reject Putin’s games, arm Ukraine fully, and restore fear of American resolve. Peace comes from victory, not concessions. The world respects strength—and right now, our enemies are laughing.
