Since Ukraine gained independence, the US & its Western allies have seen it as a vital bulwark against renewed Russian expansion. But Trump's actions and comments have been consistent with his persistent pattern of helping Putin, rather than opposing him.

Since Ukraine gained independence, the US & its Western allies have seen it as a vital bulwark against renewed Russian expansion. But Trump's actions and comments have been consistent with his persistent pattern of helping Putin, rather than opposing him.https://t.co/dT50nAwraT

— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) November 10, 2019