Issue: President Trump's recent remarks on ending the war in Ukraine.
As a solid critic of President Trump, I was surprised by your editor's clarity on the Ukrainian peace talks – and I sincerely agree (“Don's Disgraceful Demand”, edited, February 19).
How can anyone suggest Ukraine “never had started it”?
Has Trump missed the word “aggression” and the lessons about Vladimir Putin's aggression gravity?
It is ridiculous to suggest that Ukraine had “three years to do something.” What can it do while the city is bombed and civilians become brutal?
The US did the right thing to support Ukraine.
Now, does Trump want Ukraine to pay us back for our generosity?
Is everything Quid Pro Quo for him?
Louis J. Maione
Manhattan
Trump's negotiations with Putin without Ukraine may be the best way to save what remains in the country and protect Europe.
The weaknesses of the previous two Democratic presidents allowed Putin to annex Crimea. And now Putin is willing to sacrifice countless lives for his territory.
The chance to expel Russia has passed.
The best option now is a negotiated settlement that maintains Ukrainian sovereignty, ensuring that Europe is opposed to future attacks.
These consultations are about not only ending the war, but also preventing World War II.
Jack Kaufman
Naples, Florida.
The recent summit in Saudi Arabia shows a policy shift with direct consultations to end the war, but Ukraine was ruled out.
These consultations present a potential opportunity for peace, but they have come across skepticism, particularly regarding the exclusion of Ukraine.
Once durable peace is reached, Ukraine's participation is essential.
Without it, the agreement would be unsustainable and Ukraine would be vulnerable to further attacks.
Jaggit Singh
Los Altos, California.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses' comments on Ukraine were unfortunate that they would not regain the borders they had before 2014.
Stateing it before negotiations, even if it is true, brings benefits to Russia.
A fair resolution includes constitutional protections for Ukrainian Russian speakers without undermining Ukrainian sovereignty.
Bruce Couchman
Ottawa, Canada
Issue: Vice President JD Vance criticizes Europe's restrictions on freedom of speech while in Munich.
Vice President J.D. Vice President J.D. V. V. V. V. V. Ronald Reagan gave a more consequential speech than his famous visit to Germany in the 1980s (“Vance rips into Europole”, February 15th).
Germany is raiding people suspected of posting hate speech online. Basically, it is a modern tactic of Stasi.
Meanwhile, Romania has cancelled the presidential election, where Russian-friendly candidates are running.
Europe has built a challenge globalist bureaucracy, but America remains the last fortress of resistance.
James Schwartz
Summit
Vance appears to have more roles than the average VP under the Trump administration.
He is not shy about speaking his mind freely.
It's when someone called out European countries for soft immigration policies despite the wishes of their citizens.
European values clearly do not match ours anymore.
It's hard to understand what brought us to this place.
Rob Feuerstein
Staten Island
Between free migration, refusal to use fossil fuels or nuclear energy and awakened policies that go against common sense, Europe is at its last foot.
Charlie Honadell
Venice, Florida.
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