Major-General Isidro Morais Pereira criticized Washington's options when debating the role of private envoys and the absence of career diplomats in negotiations with Moscow and Kiev. The Portuguese military officer directly addressed the Trump administration's approach to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The General stated that "Donald Trump continues to prefer pressuring the weaker one and conceding to the stronger one," revealing a critical position regarding American diplomatic strategy. Morais Pereira's intervention comes in the context of a broader debate about how the United States is conducting its international relations with both countries.
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"Donald Trump continues to prefer pressuring the weaker one and conceding to the stronger one"
Now12 September 2026 at 15:33
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The article is of interest to readers in Portugal and Europe because it directly addresses US foreign policy regarding the Ukraine conflict, a topic with significant geopolitical implications for the European continent. The criticism from a high-ranking Portuguese military officer of this American strategy offers a Portuguese institutional perspective on an issue that may affect regional security and stability.
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