Monday, March 26, 2018

Tough Action on Russia, at Last, but More Is Needed

New York Times explains that by expelling scores of Russians from the United States and 21 other countries President Donald Trump and allied leaders have imposed the most significant punishment yet on Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin. On March 26, 2018 editorial By The Editorial Board discusses “it’s a move that is well overdue for Mr. Trump” Mr. Trump may finally have to deal with the threat Mr. Putin poses to the United States and its allies. The Expulsion orders retaliate specifically for the poisoning of a former Russian spy, Sergei Skripal. As for the Americans it includes 12 identified people as Russian intelligence officers at the U.S Nations in New York and 48 and the Russian Embassy! Mr. Putin almost will retaliate continuing a downward spiral in Russian- American relations unheard of since the Cold War.
That will further disrupt the ability of the two nations to work on serious challenges. Like ending the war in Syria and defusing a new nuclear arms race. As it gets more difficult for Mr. President Trump to remain passive in the face of Russian aggression not so long ago on March 15, trump imposed sanctions on a series of Russian organizations. Even know our President is trying to distance himself from the expulsion order issued in his name?

The United States and its allies must stay United with each other Mr. Putin’s nefarious activities and holding him accounted. Russians should pay the price for using such type of weapons but Mr. Trump hasn’t done much to help. Trump orders a comprehensive campaign to repair weaknesses in the American electoral system and prevent tampering in future elections.

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