Why Ukraine gave up on winning Trump over
June 10, 2026
The Kyiv Independent’s Martin Fornusek speaks with Phillips O’Brien, a U.S. historian and professor of strategic studies, about U.S. policy on Ukraine under President Donald Trump, the future of transatlantic relations, and the state of Russia’s war against Ukraine. O’Brien argues that Trump’s approach to Ukraine has focused on securing concessions for Russia rather than achieving a lasting peace. The conversation explores why Ukraine stopped trying to win Trump’s support, how Europe is adapting to a less reliable United States, whether Russia is running out of steam, and what could ultimately force Putin to end the war.
“There have been no U.S. peace efforts in Ukraine. There have been efforts to get the best possible deal for Vladimir Putin.”
Exactly right.
Brilliant interview.
Why isn’t there a law that prevents a sitting president from aiding and abetting a genocidal fascist power?
And 99% of this planet hates Trump.
Thomas Massie is another putler-rimmer.
Liza Rose from Stand With Ukraine:
🔴 CALLED OUT:
“United States Congressman Thomas Massie pushes Russian Propaganda lies on behalf of the Kremlin terror regime.
“I just voted against the Ukraine Support Act tonight. It sends over $9 billion of your dollars overseas, and includes $250 million for Radio Free Europe, a Cold War relic that benefits no American.”
—US Congressman Thomas Massie
Thomas Massie and the 194 Republicans who voted against the Ukraine Support Act performed on behalf of the Russian terror regime.
1. Radio Free Europe is an essential.
It is widely known to benefit Americans as well as all of humanity. It is Vladimir Putin who advocates against Radio Free Europe because Radio Free Europe refuses to push Russian Propaganda.
History and Mission – Cold War Origins: Established in the early 1950s, RFE and Radio Liberty (RL) were initially backed by the CIA. They were designed to act as “surrogate broadcasters,” providing trustworthy news to audiences behind the Iron Curtain to counter Soviet state propaganda.
Core Mission: RFE/RL promotes democratic values by reaching audiences where press freedom is heavily restricted or banned altogether.
Current Operations: Broadcasting in 27 languages, the organization reaches approximately 47 million people weekly across regions like Russia, Ukraine, Iran, and Afghanistan.
source: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Radio Free Europe reaches Russian audiences who are brainwashed by Russian Propaganda and where Putin heavily censors media.
The enemy Russia was thrilled when President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance cut funding to Radio Free Europe.
The most essential part of Radio Free Europe is its unwavering defense of countering Russian Propagandist lies.
This is an odd time in America — where the highest government officers act as an arm of the Kremlin in promotion of Russian Propaganda.
🔴 Thomas Massie and the 194 House Republicans who voted against the Ukraine Support Act — their vote says that they are Russian Propagandists.
A vote against Ukraine is a vote for Russia.
By voting with Russia, Thomas Massie and the 194 GOP members without moral compass — voted with evil.
– Russia is the enemy of the United States.
– Thomas Massie supports the enemy.
– Thomas Massie supports war crimes.
– Any effort to stifle Radio Free Europe is an effort to bolster the Russian war crimes machine.
🔴 In my opinion, Thomas Massie and the 194 Republicans lost in Moscow’s rectum — are traitors to the United States, to Europe, to Ukraine, to Democracy and Humanity.
2. Massie’s claim, “sends over $9 billion of your dollars overseas” is glaringly misleading.
$8 billion is provided in LOANS.
“The measure passed late on June 4 authorizes more than $1 billion in assistance for Ukraine, up to $8 billion in military financing loans, support for reconstruction efforts, aid to Baltic allies.”
source: Radio Free Europe
Question: If Donald Trump, JD Vance, Thomas Massie and the 194 Republicans who voted against the Ukraine Support Act were working directly for Vladimir Putin — how would things be any different?
Answer: Nothing would be different.
The Trump Administration and 194 Republicans perform exactly as Vladimir Putin wants them to.
Worth Repeating:
🔴 In my opinion, Thomas Massie and the 194 Republicans lost in Moscow’s rectum — are traitors to the United States, to Europe, to Ukraine, to Democracy and Humanity.”
What a putrid pig this Massie is.
We live in very dark times until the orange pest is gone.
“Trump wouldn’t lose a moment’s sleep if Ukraine was wiped off the map.”
Again exactly correct.