John W. Sullivan

VP | Assistant General Counsel | Global trade, policy and legal advisor | Asia and China | 35+ years on-the-ground | Reality over rhetoric™

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

An important opinion piece. “They want a majority of the population to turn their backs,” he said. “That’s all that’s necessary.” Please don’t turn your back.

https://t.co/md8Bw3V9sa via @NYTOpinion

[Michael McFaul @McFaul]

If Xi is such a good old friend, why doesn’t he pay full price for Russian hydrocarbons, why doesn’t he agree to build Power of Siberia II, why does he not vote with Russia at the UN, and why does he let Chinese components go to Ukrainian drone companies? Just wondering.

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

Congresswoman from gerrymandered TX-24 fails to vote for legislation that imposes needed sanctions on Russia and to support Ukraine with additional aid. But she’s boasting about bringing a “creator caucus” event to the Hill. Shameful.

[Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne @RepBethVanDuyne]

Join us now LIVE from Creator Row!

As Co-Chair of the Congressional Creators Caucus, I am glad to bring this first-of-its-kind event to the Hill!

https://t.co/RR8jHcOzZJ

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

“This is the real “Trump Doctrine”: Oppose America, and I will tariff you; depend on America, and I will extort you.” Trump is a bully. Plain and simple. Standing up to him is imperative. He’ll cave.

https://t.co/hhCvmCAYzs via @NYTOpinion

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

An excellent opinion piece.
https://t.co/Mo0K3bodZs via @NYTOpinion

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

An important opinion piece. So many lessons still unlearned, and so many mistakes being repeated. “Lions Led by Donkeys.”

https://t.co/JeH4GSOWNQ via @NYTOpinion

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

Congresswoman from gerrymandered TX-24 has a “unique” take on fraud, and fails her constituents by not exercising any oversight of this administration, thereby failing to do her actual job and abrogating the power of the House, and has shown “zero” interest in fighting illegal wars, and the inhumane blockade and embargo of Cuba, as well as the corruption, fraud, grift, moral drift and vanity projects in the Trump administration.

She obviously belongs in the Senator Cornyn “sycophant and debasement hall of fame.” November can’t come soon enough.

[Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne @RepBethVanDuyne]

Must watch clip on the work being done by the @WHFraudTF led by @VP Vance – let’s keep going!!!

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

So true. Very sad.

[Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @AdamKinzinger]

We are becoming the nation we always used to oppose

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

This is so very pathetic and sad.

The U.S. continues to lose standing on the international stage and is no longer a participant in the fight for democracy, freedom and sovereign borders. Those in the U.S. government responsible for this will not be remembered in a kind light.

[Angelica Shalagina🇺🇦 @angelshalagina]

The US refused to condemn russia for threats to deliver "systemic strikes" on Kyiv and did not join the joint statement at the UN, — AFP.
"We call for a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire, and also emphasize the urgent need to take concrete humanitarian measures," the document says.

The statement was supported by almost 50 countries around the world, including: EU countries, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea.

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

Trump should declare victory, and have real diplomats work on next steps. Unlikely. “Here’s what else both Iran and our allies can also see. Trump is not a mentally stable person, and therefore he — and his America — cannot be counted on.”

https://t.co/X7qhszxI1M via @NYTOpinion

[ian bremmer @ianbremmer]

no regime change in iran, no handpicking of the next supreme leader.

no dismantling of iran’s proxies, no restrictions on its ballistic missile and drone programs.

an agreement to downblend the highly enriched uranium inside iran.

the destruction of iran’s navy, but an emboldened iran that is prepared to disrupt the strait.

throw in the cost in lives, the global economy, and the global treasure, and the reputational damage to the united states…and president trump has some serious explaining to do.  

next up: cuba

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

… and of course fight corruption, fraud, grift, moral drift and vanity projects in the Trump administration because the American people and your constituents deserve more, right? And you also agree - no need to distinguish between “fraud in government programs” and “fraud in government,” right? Just checking.

[MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @MFA_Ukraine]

Russia is waging its war not only against our people. It is waging it against Ukrainian culture, history, memory, industry, and the normal way of life.

Kyiv, the epicenter of Russia’s attack tonight, will recover. Russia’s reputation as a terrorist state will not.

We must collectively ensure that enough pressure is put on Russia for the sake of peace.

Photos: State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Serhii Nuzhnenko / Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, Marian Kushnir, Suspilne, Yan Dobronosov / Telegraf, EVGEN KOTENKO / AFP, Roman Pilipey/ AFP via Getty Images

[Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @AdamKinzinger]

Before people think this Trump surrender in Iran is a one off, remember: Trump negotiated the deal with the Taliban that lead to our shameful withdrawal.

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

A true leader. Слава Україні !!

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Since last night, first responders and all necessary services have been working wherever needed. As of now, at least 83 people have been confirmed injured since midnight. Tragically, there are fatalities. My condolences to the families and loved ones.

It was a heavy attack – 90 missiles of various types, many of them ballistic missiles – 36 in total. There were 600 drones. Unfortunately, not all of the ballistic missiles were intercepted – the largest number of hits was in Kyiv. Kyiv was the primary target of this Russian attack.

Putin can’t even pronounce the word “hurrah” clearly anymore – slurs and mumbles – yet he is still vanquishing residential buildings with his missiles. Launched three Russian missiles against a water supply facility. Burned down a market. Damaged dozens of residential buildings. Hit several ordinary schools. Launched his “Oreshnik” against Bila Tserkva. They really are unhinged.

It is important that this does not pass without consequences for Russia. Today, everyone in the world who will not stay silent and chooses to help Ukraine is a defender of life. It is critically important to continue working to secure air defense for Ukraine, especially anti-ballistic capabilities.

We are doing our best to achieve peace and protect people – everything. It is important that Ukraine is not alone. Decisions are needed – from the United States, from Europe and others – to make that old “Oreshnik” in Moscow finally utter the word “peace.”

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

Understand where you are coming from, Mr. Ambassador, but please, enough with the “hope” and trying to find some hidden strategy for this particular nightmare. Trump should declare “victory” and then get some real diplomats in the room to discuss next steps.

[Michael McFaul @McFaul]

So Trumps war against Iran resulted in the tragic loss of life, billions burned in weapons used, billions and billions in economic losses worldwide to achieve the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which of course was open before the war? Really? I hope there’s more to this story.

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

Agree. But there seems to be a lot of wishing and hope as compared with real-world and actual recommendations for supporting 🇺🇦 and countering 🇷🇺 aggression.

[Michael McFaul @McFaul]

Russia Is a Terrorist State.

I wish my government would do more to protect Ukrainians from these attacks. Embarrassed that the US is just walking away right now. Hope that will change.

[John W. Sullivan @jwsxia]

I think he didn’t realize that “… dumb has a B in it, actually.” Senator, some actual oversight of “dozing Don,” please.

[Tommy Vietor @TVietor08]

File this one under: things you should’ve thought through before starting the war

[Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum]

The American-led negotiations in Ukraine prolonged the war by encouraging Putin. The Russians dangled ludicrous business"deals" in front of Witkoff and Kushner who were too gullible to understand that they were being manipulated. Good the US has abandoned this failed policy

[Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum]

Literal definition of Orwellian