President Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine
"[It's] news for me," said Ukrainian President Zelensky, "but if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire, Ukraine will agree."
Donald Trump's administration has taken another step in its assault on the rule of law, this time sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) itself. This comes after the president secured a fuel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, demonstrating a clear disregard for international law in favor of his own self-interest.
The United States has a long history of chafing at the notion of being bound by the rule of law, often espousing its importance publicly while engaging in actions that undermine it. Trump has declared that his "own morality" is the sole constraint on his actions, further eroding global standards and emboldening dictators.
His brazen flouting of the law, embrace of autocrats, and rhetorical attacks all contribute to a weakening of the international order. The pursuit of personal gain and the undermining of established institutions threaten the very foundations of a just and orderly world.
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