In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, President Donald Trump has emerged as a notable voice among Western leaders. He emphasizes two key objectives for the West regarding the war. First, he argues that Russia must not be allowed to occupy and annex Ukraine. Such an action would enable Russia to reclaim a significant portion of territory lost after its defeat in the Cold War, which led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the decline of international communism.

Ukraine holds strategic importance as one of the largest components of the former USSR, second only to Russia itself. Trump warns that if Russia were to conquer Ukraine, it would not only be a grave injustice to the Ukrainian people but would also undermine the credibility of the Western Alliance. This could embolden other aggressive states to disregard the West.

The second objective, according to Trump, is to support Ukraine in a manner that does not humiliate Russia to the extent that it aligns more closely with China. He points out that Russia's current economic status is weak, with a GDP smaller than Canada’s and a declining standard of living. The Russian government is characterized as corrupt and ineffective, and its military performance in Ukraine has been lackluster, with significant casualties and desertions.

Trump raises concerns about a potential alliance between Russia and China, particularly if China were to relocate millions of its surplus population to Siberia. This scenario could allow China to exploit Siberia's resources, thereby strengthening its position as a global power and posing a greater challenge to the West.

He argues that while Vladimir Putin should not be allowed to expand Russia's borders, the West must also recognize the importance of maintaining a balance of power in Eurasia. Trump believes that the geopolitical landscape has shifted since he took office in 2017, with the focus now on the expansion of Western influence.

Historically, the Western world included the United States, France, Great Britain, and parts of the British Commonwealth. Today, it encompasses much of Europe, the Americas, and parts of Asia and the Middle East. Trump notes that the end of the Cold War saw a significant eastward expansion of Western influence, which is poised to continue with the evolving situation in Ukraine.

He frames this expansion not as imperialism but as a form of cultural evolution, suggesting that the spread of Western civilization is a natural progression in global dynamics.