It's a negotiation tactic. It's trying to force Ukraine's hand to come to negotiations. That's adherent to many Trump policies: - Force a resolution of the con

It's a negotiation tactic. It's trying to force Ukraine's hand to come to negotiations. That's adherent to many Trump policies: - Force a resolution of the conflict - Get Europe to pay for its own security - Focus on Iran and the Middle East - Pivot to competition with China - Deter Sino-Russia cooperation - Reduce US spending and deficit