US President-Elect Donald Trump Weighs in on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s Downfall
Russia’s Abandonment of Assad Led to His Downfall
US President-elect Donald Trump has commented on the recent developments in the Syrian conflict, stating that Russia’s abandonment of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was a key factor in his downfall. In a social media post, Trump wrote, "Assad is gone. He has fled his country. His protector, Russia, led by (President) Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer."
Trump Blames Russia’s Involvement in Ukraine War
Trump attributed Russia’s loss of interest in protecting Assad to their involvement in the war in Ukraine, which he described as a conflict that "should never have started, and could go on forever." He also stated that there was no reason for Russia to be involved in Syria in the first place.
Russia and Iran in a Weakened State
According to Trump, Russia and Iran, Assad’s other main backer, are currently in a weakened state. He attributed this to Russia’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict, as well as a bad economy, while Iran’s military success in Israel has also contributed to its weakened state.
Trump’s Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday in Paris, where they discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump expressed his desire to halt the war rapidly, stating that Russia and Ukraine have both suffered significant losses, with hundreds of thousands of dead and wounded troops, and Ukraine has also lost many civilians. He urged Ukraine to make a deal and stop the "madness," calling for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations to begin.
Conclusion
Trump’s comments on the Syrian conflict and the war in Ukraine highlight his views on the current state of international affairs. His desire to halt the conflict in Ukraine rapidly and his assessment of Russia and Iran’s weakened state suggest that he may be considering a more aggressive foreign policy approach.
FAQs
- What did Donald Trump say about the Syrian conflict?
- Trump attributed Russia’s abandonment of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to their involvement in the war in Ukraine.
- What did Trump say about Russia and Iran’s current state?
- Trump stated that Russia and Iran are in a weakened state, one due to their involvement in the Ukraine conflict and the other due to Israel’s military success.
- What did Trump say about the war in Ukraine?
- Trump expressed his desire to halt the war rapidly, stating that Russia and Ukraine have both suffered significant losses, and urged Ukraine to make a deal and stop the "madness," calling for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations to begin.