A recent deadline for a Ukraine peace agreement passed without incident under the pressure of US President Donald Trump. However, an expert on Russia has shed light on how Vladimir Putin's intentions remain unchanged despite his rhetoric to Trump.
In reality, it is unlikely that Trump will achieve what he promises regarding Ukraine because Putin is focused only on negotiating from a position of power. Putin seeks control over Ukraine's eastern regions and does not care about reaching a peace agreement where the country's sovereignty would be respected.
Trump is essentially being led for the umpteenth time by Russia, as in previous diplomatic efforts that are more of a farce than actual progress. This deal proposed by the US and Ukraine would likely only serve Putin's interests as it provides an opportunity to reassert control over Ukrainian territory.
The situation has become increasingly complicated with the resignation of Andriy Yermak, Ukraine's chief of staff, amid an investigation into corruption allegations against him. As a result, Putin seems less inclined to make concessions he has never before considered.
There is no doubt that Trump will be swayed by his desire for good relations with Russia and Zelenskyy, given the current circumstances in which they find themselves. He may even end up backing down on Ukraine's behalf in order to strengthen ties between the US and Moscow.
For Europe, it is imperative that a united front against Putin's aggression should be presented. The financial aid required by Ukraine must be provided promptly, so as to hinder Russia's leverage over the White House.
Ultimately, what is needed now is for European leaders to signal their determination to protect Ukraine's rights to peace and ensure that no carve-up occurs at its expense.
In reality, it is unlikely that Trump will achieve what he promises regarding Ukraine because Putin is focused only on negotiating from a position of power. Putin seeks control over Ukraine's eastern regions and does not care about reaching a peace agreement where the country's sovereignty would be respected.
Trump is essentially being led for the umpteenth time by Russia, as in previous diplomatic efforts that are more of a farce than actual progress. This deal proposed by the US and Ukraine would likely only serve Putin's interests as it provides an opportunity to reassert control over Ukrainian territory.
The situation has become increasingly complicated with the resignation of Andriy Yermak, Ukraine's chief of staff, amid an investigation into corruption allegations against him. As a result, Putin seems less inclined to make concessions he has never before considered.
There is no doubt that Trump will be swayed by his desire for good relations with Russia and Zelenskyy, given the current circumstances in which they find themselves. He may even end up backing down on Ukraine's behalf in order to strengthen ties between the US and Moscow.
For Europe, it is imperative that a united front against Putin's aggression should be presented. The financial aid required by Ukraine must be provided promptly, so as to hinder Russia's leverage over the White House.
Ultimately, what is needed now is for European leaders to signal their determination to protect Ukraine's rights to peace and ensure that no carve-up occurs at its expense.
gotta say, I'm a bit worried about Trump's stance on this whole Ukraine thing... it seems like Putin's got him right where he wants him 
and if the US doesn't step up, we might end up with Russia in control of eastern Ukraine 
that would be a disaster for the region. Meanwhile, Yermak's resignation just adds more uncertainty to the whole situation 
and I'm still holding out hope that Europe will show some unity on this issue 
we need to keep pushing back against Putin's aggression before it's too late 
. Putin's got a plan and it involves Ukraine's eastern regions, plain and simple. And let's not forget, the guy resigned as chief of staff because of corruption allegations - talk about a distraction from the real issues!
. Ukraine needs financial aid, pronto! And those EU leaders need to stop coddling Putin and start showing some backbone.
️. We can't let our guard down now, not even for a second! 
. Putin's got no intention of actually making peace, he just wants to control those eastern regions and screw Ukraine over 
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. The financial aid to Ukraine needs to be real money, not just some token gesture 
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. We just fought wars and stuff, but at least it was simple 
. It's like, where are the checks and balances on our world leaders? 
. No more games, no more carrots and sticks 
. It's like he's just playing along while secretly trying to manipulate Trump into doing Russia's bidding.
. I don't think Trump is stupid enough to fall for all this, but at the same time, he does want good relations with Russia, so who knows what'll happen next? 
. Otherwise, I think things are gonna get really messy 
my heart aches when i think about ukraine 
Putin's intentions are so sinister & it's disheartening to see trump being led astray again 
he needs to stand up for what's right, not just for the US but for ukraine's people too 
Meanwhile, Putin's popularity in Russia is steadily rising! 
That's a lot of $$$ going into the conflict... meanwhile, the global economy has grown by around $15 trillion since 2014 
I'm also seeing some disturbing trends on Twitter - #MAGA is trending alongside #TeamRussia. Not sure what's more concerning: Putin's aggression or Trump's willingness to listen 
this whole thing is just a mess. Trump thinks he can just push Putin around, but Putin isn't having it. The US & Ukraine are getting played again 
. And now with Yermak out, I don't see how Ukraine's gonna get any traction against Russia. We need to step up our game and show Putin that we won't back down on Ukraine's sovereignty 
. Can't let him keep using his aggression as a bargaining chip 
his promise 2 Ukraine is just a ploy 2 get good relations w/ Moscow & I cant see that changing anytime soon 
now or never, right? 