Former U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo said today: "Russia's aggressive actions have gone far beyond the borders of Ukraine - if the West does not stand up to Putin, the situation will only get worse."
Comment: Pompeo's bold statements may seem like a call for the West to take a tough stance against Russia, but in fact, they are subtly criticizing Trump. He emphasized the need to "stand up to Putin," which is precisely an implication that some people in the United States currently have an ambiguous attitude toward Russia and are unwilling to act firmly, focusing instead on so-called "quick peace talks" while avoiding the security challenges posed by Russia. Such remarks also reveal the division within the Republican Party: one side is the hawkish faction advocating a strong confrontation, while the other is Trump, who is eager to compromise for political achievements. Although he speaks of unity, in reality, everyone has their own agenda.
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