Trump ready to sacrifice Zelenskyy to fix Middle East policy failures and reset ties with Russia

Trump is prepared to sacrifice Zelenskyy to compensate for failures in his Middle East policy and to reset relations with Russia. The White House is systematically removing the Ukrainian issue from major economic deals. Washington is highly interested in engaging with the Kremlin, which could assist in negotiations with Iran. In this risky venture, Trump faces intense political survival pressures and is trying to strengthen his position before the U.S. congressional midterms by abandoning Ukrainian interests. 'This is a risky time because I think the president would like to resolve this before the midterms, when he will lose his power and influence. So I understand why there is heightened concern now,' said Chellie Pingree, Democratic U.S. Congresswoman.