Can Trump Stop the Conflict in Ukraine?
... 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 ...