First halt arms supply, then suspend intelligence exchange. Besides, Trump officials held secret meetings with Zelenski's political opponents – Julia Tymoshenko and representatives Petra Poroshenko – to discuss the anticipation of holding presidential elections in Ukraine. This is another signal that America is trying to go on hand with the Kremlin, who would like to replace Zelenski with a individual more susceptible to Russian influence. Both Tymoshenko and Poroshenko opposed holding elections before the war ended. – People request to be clear – the US is trying to force Ukraine to surrender – says retired Lieutenant Colonel of the British Army Glen GrantWho late visited Kiev. – The reason is rather simple: Trump is incapable – or may not want – to do anything against Russia, but he feels that Ukraine is simply a weak link in the game, so he tries to intimidate Zelenski – and even force him to give up. I don't think Zelenski did it.
Zelenski hopes for Europe
The harder America pushes and humiliates, the more energetic Zelenski seeks support in Europe. On Thursday 6 March, he arrived at the European Council summit in Brussels just a fewer hours after a wave of Russian drones and rockets hit his hometown of Krzywy Horn. Thank you for your help: – From all Ukrainians, from all our people: large acclaim. We are very grateful that we are not alone. It's not just words – we feel it. For now, he has received support in the form of a declaration. Hugs. photograph shoots. Promise to proceed arming – writes “Politico”. – This is about how many EU leaders had to offer (...). They failed to agree any fresh commitments to strengthen Ukraine's position in the close future.
Russian sanctions?
The result of the gathering of EU Heads of Government is simply a paper calling for a peace agreement that respects Ukrainian independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The text was signed by 26 countries, without Hungary. Victor Orbán stated that the Union cannot destruct its economy by supporting Ukraine militarily and at the same time arming itself. The European Council besides called for Ukrainians to be included in the peace talks. Ursula von der Leyen asked how to convince the US to do this, she replied: – This is besides in president Trump's interest. However, he runs his game separately with Russia and Ukraine.
Next week he is to talk to Ukrainian diplomats in Riyadh, without Zelenski. Trump claims it's harder for him to work with Kiev than with Moscow, but the Russian offensive mixes his style, so on 7 March he wrote on his social portal: – Given the fact that Russia is presently absolutely "beating" Ukraine in the field of combat, I seriously consider the introduction of large-scale sanctions, bank sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and the final peace agreement are reached. To Russia and Ukraine: to the table now, before it is besides late. Chief Advisor to Zelenski Andrij Jermak He agreed with Trump's words: – We support stricter sanctions against Moscow on the part of the West (...). If Russia truly wants to end the war, the attacks on Ukraine must halt immediately.
