1. What is the main idea of Christopher Ruddy’s editorial?

2. With which countries did President Trump succeed in negotiating using the "unorthodox" direct-engagement approach?

3. Mr. Ruddy notes: "Trump knows his problem will not be Ukraine. ... President Putin is far more complicated and comes to the table as a clear adversary of the U.S.  -- Please re-read Putin's opening speech at the onset of the Ukraine war to understand his goals."
Russia invaded Ukraine 3 years ago. Ukrainian soldiers and citizens have fought valiantly. But hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians have been killed or wounded (hard to get an accurate number).  What do you think about President Trump's "outside-the-box" approach? Do you think it will succeed in this instance? Explain your answer.