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Washington is ready to talk; Russia should write the script The diplomatic process surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict has taken a cautious step forward. The recent agreements reached in Riyadh may not yet constitute a breakthrough, but they represent the most significant diplomatic achievement since the grain deal of summer 2022. Skeptics will note that ...
... just a few months ago, and even now it’s hard to fully believe. Yet here we are. Clearly, the key topic remains resolving the Ukraine crisis. The outlines of a potential solution are becoming more apparent, likely unfolding step-by-step: first, halting ... ... and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This broader agenda underscores that the relationship between Russia and the US extends well beyond Ukraine alone. Overall, the diplomatic process is moving forward without unnecessary haste ...
... Still, it remains a meaningful step forward, allowing several preliminary observations. First, developments align closely with Russia’s preferred approach. Moscow resisted immediate ceasefire calls, emphasizing the necessity for carefully structured long-term ... ... uncertain, but its very discussion has shifted the momentum in Russia’s favor. Second, the conditions for peace remain focused on Ukraine’s demilitarization – stopping weapons supplies and military mobilization. This returns to Russia’s original objectives ...
Diplomats and analysts have reacted following the longest-ever telephone conversation between the presidents of Russia and the US The most significant takeaway from the recent call was that it truly felt like a dialogue, not two separate ... ... example rather than an ultimatum. The dialogue also highlighted the inherent value of Russia-US bilateral relations. Although Ukraine remains an important topic, it’s just one part of broader attempts to move past the problematic legacy left before Trump’s ...
... Union, she now finds herself playing a leading role in European security Britain’s traditionally hostile attitude towards Russia—starting at least as early as 1791, when Prime Minister Pitt the Younger lambasted Russia for wishing to carve up the ... ... team show their wish to reduce their involvement in Europe’s security, make amends with Moscow and bring the fighting in the Ukraine to an end, considering Moscow’s interests. Perhaps they are aware that Moscow traditionally reacts, but rarely immediately,...
... any cessation of hostilities will likely be only a temporary respite. Ukraine will need to sustain and finance a significant military apparatus, consuming resources that only the West can provide. This will deepen its dependence on external actors. Ukraine may face the need to break the pattern entirely by seeking a resolution to the conflict with Russia. However, such a move is currently unthinkable within the context of the past three years and the broader period since 2014. Domestically, it would risk accusations of treason, sanctions, and repression. The image of Russia as an eternal enemy is deeply ingrained in Ukrainian media and public consciousness. The role of a martyr shielding the West has become a comfortable narrative. Three years of conflict,...
... Ukraine further into crisis. His approach to diplomacy has been confrontational, straining relations even with key allies. His refusal to negotiate and his aggressive posture have closed doors that could have led to a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict.... ... Zelenskyy’s Background and Rise to Power Andrey Kortunov: A Failed Journey to the West Born on January 25, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Zelenskyy grew up in a Ukrainian Jewish family, with Russian as his native language. His father, Oleksandr, was a professor and computer scientist, while his mother, Rymma, was an ...
... arguably on the global politics at large. The mission has not been accomplished Andrey Kortunov: Unpacking Trump’s Proposals for Ukraine On the eve of the journey, many in Moscow should have had not only anxieties, but also serious concerns about its possible ... ... United States and Ukraine remains unclear; the same can be said about the future of the US engagement in the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. It is up to psychologies to conclude at what exact point in time the conversation got really out of ...
The war in Ukraine is not only the death of tens of thousands of Ukrainians, it is also an excellent opportunity for the Ukrainian elite to make money. Using the example of the flights ... ... the services provided was more than 3 million euros. The role of the First Lady of Ukraine Since the start of the war with Russia, the First Lady has frequently spoken on behalf of Ukraine at various international venues, including addressing members ...
... something a bit more specific than his initial general promises to put an end to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in 24 hours. For the first time a draft of his peace plan... ... Trump has or may have in mind. Ceasefire Ivan Timofeev: Can Trump Stop the Conflict in Ukraine? According to the plan, the peace process should start with Presidents Putin... ... a well-trained and properly equipped international monitoring mission of tens of thousands uniformed men and women would be next to impossible, at least within the time...
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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