Russia’s Expansionist Goals

Former U.S.National Security Advisor Robert Kellogg stated on September 19, 2024, that if Russia prevails in Ukraine, a NATO member state could later be attacked. He was responding to a question about former Vice President Mike Pence’s assessment of the situation.
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‍ Absolutely so.Look at Putin and Russia,a country seeking to⁤ expand. He wants to restore the⁤ Russian empire ⁢again ‍- look at his history. We’ll give ‍her our little finger – then we’ll need our whole arm.
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Robert Kellogg

kellogg drew parallels between Putin’s actions and those of Adolf Hitler,noting that initial appeasement of Hitler’s territorial ambitions ultimately failed to prevent wider ⁣conflict. He emphasized the importance⁤ of‍ preventing a similar ⁢scenario from unfolding in Ukraine.
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History does not repeat itself, but there are parallels. That’s what we see ‍in Ukraine now. We need to stop.
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Robert Kellogg

A “fortress ⁣Demonstration” is Needed

⁣ Kellogg believes⁢ that only a strong show of force can deter Putin. He referenced President Donald Trump’s approach to North ⁣Korean leader Kim Jong-un during Trump’s first presidential term as a potential model.

North Korea ‍told her that she was now ⁤an atomic power. Trump said, “I am. I also have ⁤a red button. For me bigger than yours and works better.” Putin is realistic and if you ⁢increase the stake ⁣you will throw in your pages.
Robert Kellogg

⁤ Kellogg’s comments suggest a belief that ⁣a clear⁢ demonstration of strength and resolve is⁢ crucial to dissuade Putin from further aggression.