Therefore, at this point, Putin’s hypothetical authorization of Zelensky’s assassination wouldn’t change the dynamics of this conflict in a way that would advance Russia’s interests. '''Trump made up his mind to double down on using Ukraine as the US’ [[proxy]]''' for coercing [[strategic]] concessions from Russia, and '''he’d be enraged if Putin took his new friend out''', which could prompt him to radically [[escalate]] in revenge.}} | Therefore, at this point, Putin’s hypothetical authorization of Zelensky’s assassination wouldn’t change the dynamics of this conflict in a way that would advance Russia’s interests. '''Trump made up his mind to double down on using Ukraine as the US’ [[proxy]]''' for coercing [[strategic]] concessions from Russia, and '''he’d be enraged if Putin took his new friend out''', which could prompt him to radically [[escalate]] in revenge.}} |