On the 1 hand is US president Donald Trump who wants to offer Putin a part of Ukraine. On the another hand, president Volodymyr Zelenski, who does not agree. From the 3rd state of Europe that torpedo Trump's intentions. And in the Putin Kremlin, who looks at it with attention.
Trump will meet Putin, Zelenski may join
The first part of the puzzle is Donald Trump, who promised peace in Ukraine during the election run within 24 hours of becoming president. His plan burned down, but he's trying to keep going. According to the latest reports on August 15 in Alaska, Trump meets Putin. According to American CBS television, the leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski can besides participate in the gathering "in any form".
He himself initially harshly criticized the plan of the American President. due to the fact that the problem is that Trump lied to European leaders about the arrangements his envoy Steve Witkoff made in Moscow. The framework presented to him by Putin assumes "the replacement of territories". Under this euphemistic word Trump lies the demolition of Ukraine – the dedication of Russia to the Donetsk region.
When European leaders reached what Trump was trying to agree to, they protested. From the beginning, Zelenski besides opposed the conclusion of truces for the surrender of territories.
Ukrainian president must now balance
On the 1 hand, he's got the Trump he needs. But Trump is simply a wobbly and chimeric player. erstwhile Putin threatens, then lets go. Finally, he tried to make an arrangement that was unfavorable for Ukraine over her head and not counting her opinion. The value of Trump's deal with Putin would be nothing.
On the another hand, Złenski has Europe behind him. However, he is simply a divided player, little determined and – let's not hide – with little force to beat. For that, the Ukrainian man in a way far more determined than Trump.
Peace in Ukraine. This is Europe's plan
According to the "Wall Street Journal", Germany, France, Britain, and another allies have prepared a counter-proposation to Trump's plans. It is based on a ruthless ceasefire, after which you can discuss the real "exchange of territories". The real one, or 1 in which both sides, and not only Ukraine, make concessions.
In addition, they want to give Kiev a safety guarantee, including accession to NATO. The American side has already seen Europe's proposal, and we do not yet know its position on this issue.
