Letters to the Editor | Nov. 26, 2025

Why is Donald Trump deserting Ukraine? Ukraine has demonstrated superior battlefield and technical skills over Russia and taken back territory that Russia has captured. Ukraine has suffered severe losses fighting for its sovereignty. International experts believe Ukraine could defeat Russia. Why aren’t we giving help to our ally? We’ve given and taken it away twice. Trump and Vladimir Putin now suggest a plan giving Russia a major gift. Russia started this war and should never be rewarded. The plan sounds like a big win for Russia and a loss for the U.S., Ukraine, and NATO. Trump continues to show admiration for Putin, who has humiliated him more than once. Trump flattered Putin in Alaska. It didn’t work. Do we really want to give Russia control over major territory in Ukraine, relief on sanctions, and limitations on NATO countries? Russia has been trying to damage NATO countries’ airports. We should never reward Russia when we’ve seen these actions. Allies in Europe don’t favor the referenced plan, nor should the U.S.

Robert Turnbull, Media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky must not agree to the Trump administration’s Russia-friendly proposal to end hostilities between the two neighboring countries. The American people support Ukraine’s fight, but their president never has. He’s a grudge holder who likely blames Zelensky (for his refusal to investigate the Bidens) for his first impeachment. Trump wants Ukraine to capitulate in order to boost his campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize. Trump is for Trump and no one else. Vladimir Putin manipulates Trump, who has done nothing to earn Zelensky’s confidence and trust. Trump’s demand that Ukraine accept terms that are favorable only to Russia is a knife in the hearts of all peace-loving and battle-weary Ukrainians. Zelensky repeatedly held out his hand (both hands to be accurate) to Trump, requesting “U.S. support” in the form of aid and defensive military weaponry. Each ask resulted in no aid. Nada, from the onetime swaggering candidate who even before the inauguration told voters he would end hostilities in short order if elected. Volodymyr, don’t lose Ukrainian dignity. Trump is not your friend.

David Kahn, Boca Raton, Fla.

On Nov. 13, Sen. John Fetterman was hospitalized following a minor cardiac event. How nice for him to be able to draw on government-subsidized health coverage to access the care he needs. What a shame he couldn’t be bothered to fight to protect access to affordable healthcare for his constituents.

When I received a breast cancer diagnosis a few days shy of my 34th birthday, it was my Affordable Care Act plan that ensured I could get the treatment I needed without decimating my financial reserves. Now, thanks to Fetterman’s spinelessness, what cancer treatment couldn’t wipe out, a 75% increase in insurance premiums just might. How many Pennsylvanians are going to find themselves in a comparable position? Trapped between healthcare they can’t afford to go without and coverage they can no longer afford to pay.

Katherine Roberts, Philadelphia

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