“Trump has generated a lot of concern all over the world during his first day in office, but what he said in his inaugural address made me think that he has pierced, and I must emphasize the word pierced, a long-standing belief held by those we regarded as powerful.”

“Well, Europe is worried that Trump will withdraw money and weapons from Ukraine and…”

“Yes, and the offer of a demilitarized zone policed by French and British troops…”

“I can’t understand that offer! I mean, doesn’t the leadership of these two countries realise that the days when they could offer their troops as neutral peacekeepers are long over.”

“These leaders are not in touch with their own constituents – cobbling many parties together to keep the far right out of power is not likely to work forever.........

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