Leon Panetta says he also expects US president-elect to favor letting Russia retain control of areas of Ukraine

Summary

Former CIA Director Leon Panetta warned that Trump’s return to the White House could embolden Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, giving him a “blank check” in the Middle East and increasing the risk of war with Iran.

Panetta expressed concern that Trump would support Netanyahu’s aggressive stance against Iran without restraint, potentially worsening regional instability.

Panetta also predicted Trump might allow Russia to retain parts of Ukraine if he returns to office, though he doubted Trump’s negotiation skills.

He criticized Trump’s approach to foreign policy, suggesting Trump would be inclined to “capitulate” to authoritarian leaders, which may not sit well with some Republicans.

  • @humorlessrepostEnglish
    27•2 months ago

    I hope as soon as US aid stops, they launch everything they have at major Russian cities.

    • metaStatic
      25•2 months ago

      right? they’re holding back for conditional western aid. as soon as the aid ends those conditions mean nothing.

      • chingaderaEnglish
        4•2 months ago

        Why would this be different from right now? If they could feasibly end the war they way, they absolutely would, and id absolutely condone it.

        • metaStatic
          15•2 months ago

          Because as far as I know Ukrain hasn’t been committing war crimes with western supplied arms.

          I’ve always said they could ignore all conditions by saying there’s Hamas tunnels under the Kremlin.

          • chingaderaEnglish
            4•2 months ago

            I’m pretty sure it’s the most documented war of all time by now, we’d know. The Israeli war is much younger and it was readily apparent when the war crimes started. I’m pretty sure that’s why a lot of countries like to go dark from the internet when they kick up their bullshit.