Trump plays monopoly where Putin plays chess

Once again, the global political stage highlights the difference in styles between two major figures — Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. According to an analytical article by Sky News, although U.S. President Trump showed a warm attitude toward the Russian leader during his first term, he is now gradually increasing pressure on the Kremlin, sky.com reported.

This became clear through his recent decisions: Trump is reviewing the plan to supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and is threatening Russia with tariffs and duties if an agreement is not reached within 50 days. Analysts believe this indicates his growing disappointment with Russia.

However, as Sky News points out, 50 days is almost nothing from the perspective of Russian political strategy. For Moscow, this is just a short period to assess the situation. “The Russians are likely to consider this threat as empty and temporary. Vladimir Putin is playing the long game, with strategic interests in mind,” the article states.

It also notes that Putin is not just competing with U.S. presidents but with history itself. He acts with both the present and the future in mind. That is why Trump’s “weapons and tariffs” pressure strategy may be short-lived and limited in effect.

So far, according to Sky News analysis, the situation on the front lines favors Kyiv. But that may change, as Vladimir Putin’s play is clear, focused, and long-term. Donald Trump, on the other hand, is known as a politician whose actions are unpredictable, contradictory, and often abrupt.

Through this analysis, the authors contrast Trump’s possible tactical calculations with Putin’s measured and strategic approach. This increases the likelihood of new tensions arising on the international political stage.

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