Trump may negotiate with Ukraine on Putin's terms if Russia breaks off military relations with China - The Guardian
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The Guardian reports on Trump's possible talks on Ukraine on Russia's terms if it breaks military ties with China. The newspaper emphasizes the importance of American support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
US President-elect Donald Trump may negotiate with Ukraine on the terms of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin if Russia breaks off military relations with China. This was reported by The Guardian , UNN and UNN.
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According to the newspaper, Trump talks about “peace through strength,” “victory,” and “America first,” which could mean guaranteeing air defense for Ukraine so that nuclear facilities are protected from Russian bombs, thus stopping a potential nuclear disaster.
Does “force” mean forcing Ukraine to give up its sovereignty? In Moscow, no one is in a hurry to reach an agreement. Putin feels that he is winning on the battlefield. The economy is starting to sweat - food prices are rising by 9% every month; interest rates are over 20% - but it's not a crisis yet. Russia's Soviet-era weapons will run out by the end of 2025; so Putin can start negotiations early next year but keep fighting until the end, escalating attacks on civilians whenever the talks don't go his way. How will trump conduct these negotiations in a Putin style? russia has always demanded a demilitarized Ukraine under the de facto political control of the kremlin. There are people in Trump's circle who may agree to this, especially if Russia breaks off its military relations with China,” the newspaper notes.
The publication emphasizes that even sacrificing contacts with Iran could be a bad deal for Putin. However, he may see in Trump and his entourage a version of his own kleptocracy.
“What can Ukraine offer? In the leaked notes from Zelenskiy's meeting with Trump before the election, the Ukrainian president emphasized the huge reserves of critical minerals that Americans lack, such as titanium, which is used for everything. But is this enough to inspire Trump? Whether the fighting stops this year or not, Ukraine's sovereignty depends on its being armed to the teeth. At least for the next two years, this will be difficult without American artillery and logistics,” the publication adds.
Although Trump has stated that he will bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, in reality he will have to negotiate with the Europeans and the UK.
Recall
In the last months of his administration, US President Joe Biden has sought to strengthen Ukraine's position in the war against Russia, as indicated by a number of decisions, including authorizing strikes on Russian territory. This is due to the fact that President-elect Donald Trump has promised to quickly end the war after coming to the White House.
