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If Ukraine fails to find a way out of the conflict, even after enduring significant damage and losses, it risks further erosion of its sovereignty The failure of negotiations between Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump has ...
The world must encourage a diplomatic settlement that halts further bloodshed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s rigid stance has left his country with limited choices, pushing 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 ...
... in the White House on February 28, 2025 are going to have a lasting impact not only on the US-Ukrainian relations, but 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 outcomes. The pathway to the White House was carefully paved for Zelensky by French President Emmanuel Macron and British ...
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 of the Ukrainian leader's wife Olena Zelenskaya, I will show to our readers where ...
The What If: Normalize Relations, Improve Trade and Welfare for Germany Ukrainians Favor Peace: Germany Should Lead Diplomatic Initiative for Economic Gain By late 2024, a Gallup poll conducted in Ukraine revealed a significant shift in public opinion and increasing fatigue after nearly three years of conflict. For the first time, a majority—52 percent of Ukrainians—favour negotiating an end to the ordeal. Among this group, 52 percent support ...
... position on arguably the most destructive and dangerous military conflict of our times. However, the devil is always in details. Let us have a closer look at what 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 and Zelensky having an urgent phone call followed by a face-to-face meeting no later than in the end of February or in the beginning of March. A complete ceasefire along ...
... department to check the spending of previously allocated funds. This has already led to the first resignations of Ukrainian officials. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has come under attack. Another scandal has broken out in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. According to the statement of the "Anti-Corruption Action Center", the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has opened a criminal case on abuse of power from official position. This article provides for a punishment of up to six ...
Peace on the continent requires breaking the imperialist legacy Any outcome of the Ukraine conflict framed as a ‘compromise’ would be celebrated in the West as a victory and perceived as a failure by Russia. This must be avoided at all costs. First, Russia must openly confront Western Europe’s historical culpability. It’s not ...
... several possible prerequisites for the United States to begin contacts with Moscow. The first is the expectation of a crisis on the Ukrainian front, further territorial losses for Kiev and military successes for Russia. Freezing the conflict would give Ukraine the necessary breathing space. The second reason is limited resources. Supporting Kiev requires tens of billions of dollars. This expenditure is justified by the tasks of containing Russia and wearing down its potential. Washington can afford ...
The coming post-conflict process will mark the beginning of a stable and secure future for both nations There’s a timeless rule: in peace, prepare for war; in war, think about peace. As the conflict in Ukraine nears its inevitable conclusion – a Russia victory – our thoughts must turn toward the future and to the shape of the peace that follows. To paraphrase Stalin: The Banderites [followers of the WW2 Nazi collaborator Stepan Bandera] come and ...
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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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