Russia ahead by 'three touchdowns,' says US senator
Senator Tommy Tuberville suggests that Russia may be hesitant to engage in discussions regarding Ukraine, as the country appears to be gaining an advantage in the conflict. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Moscow might be hesitant to engage in negotiations regarding Ukraine as it appears to be on a firm path to total victory, according to Republican US Senator Tommy Tuberville.
In a recent appearance on ‘The Cats Roundtable,’ Tuberville expressed that the conflict has been “handled so badly by the Ukrainians and by NATO and the United States that Putin has got a foot in the door in doing whatever he wants to do.” He questioned why Putin would be motivated to negotiate under such circumstances, likening Russia's situation to a football team leading by a significant margin.
“Say it’s a football game and you’re [up] three touchdowns. Why would you want to do some kind of deal when you’re winning?” said Tuberville, who has a background as a college football coach.
The senator suggested that former President Donald Trump might have an opportunity to encourage Putin to negotiate. “President Trump has got his hands full trying to get Putin to the negotiating table,” Tuberville noted, pointing out the conflict's impact on the Russian economy and the losses faced by Russian forces: “They’re tired of getting shot and killed and maimed,” he commented.
These remarks come amid reports of Russian forces making significant advances, including the recent announcement from the Russian Defense Ministry about taking control of Velikaya Novoselka in the Donetsk People’s Republic, a key logistics hub labeled as Kiev’s “last stronghold” in southern Donbass.
Trump has promised to quickly resolve the Ukraine situation, expressing a desire to meet with Putin, who has indicated a willingness to talk while emphasizing that the initiative must come from Washington. Earlier media reports suggested that Trump’s team was exploring a peace plan that would involve freezing the conflict at the current front line and pausing Ukraine’s aspirations for NATO membership.
However, Moscow has dismissed the notion of freezing the conflict, arguing that such an approach would allow Ukraine time to regroup and rearm for future confrontations. Russian officials have consistently maintained that a sustainable peace can only be achieved if Ukraine commits to permanent neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
In a recent appearance on ‘The Cats Roundtable,’ Tuberville expressed that the conflict has been “handled so badly by the Ukrainians and by NATO and the United States that Putin has got a foot in the door in doing whatever he wants to do.” He questioned why Putin would be motivated to negotiate under such circumstances, likening Russia's situation to a football team leading by a significant margin.
“Say it’s a football game and you’re [up] three touchdowns. Why would you want to do some kind of deal when you’re winning?” said Tuberville, who has a background as a college football coach.
The senator suggested that former President Donald Trump might have an opportunity to encourage Putin to negotiate. “President Trump has got his hands full trying to get Putin to the negotiating table,” Tuberville noted, pointing out the conflict's impact on the Russian economy and the losses faced by Russian forces: “They’re tired of getting shot and killed and maimed,” he commented.
These remarks come amid reports of Russian forces making significant advances, including the recent announcement from the Russian Defense Ministry about taking control of Velikaya Novoselka in the Donetsk People’s Republic, a key logistics hub labeled as Kiev’s “last stronghold” in southern Donbass.
Trump has promised to quickly resolve the Ukraine situation, expressing a desire to meet with Putin, who has indicated a willingness to talk while emphasizing that the initiative must come from Washington. Earlier media reports suggested that Trump’s team was exploring a peace plan that would involve freezing the conflict at the current front line and pausing Ukraine’s aspirations for NATO membership.
However, Moscow has dismissed the notion of freezing the conflict, arguing that such an approach would allow Ukraine time to regroup and rearm for future confrontations. Russian officials have consistently maintained that a sustainable peace can only be achieved if Ukraine commits to permanent neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
