Hugh, Putin was not deterred in the Trump years. Putin had a partner in Trump, in doing damage to NATO & U.S.-Ukraine relations (dont you remember impeachment No. 1?) He was waiting for Trump's reelection. Does anyone doubt Trump would have tried to close NATOs door to Ukraine? https://t.co/hiNvX9R1Bs
— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) February 22, 2022