- According to the expert, unclear telephone calls between Putin and Trump propose a deficiency of clear imagination from the US on the future of Ukraine
- “Trump focuses on ending the war and saving America’s money, while shifting work for Ukraine to Europe. He does not seem to have any imagination of a long-term policy towards this country," noted Dr. Jamie Shea
- Former NATO authoritative stressed that Trump seems to be curious mainly in the mineral resources of Ukraine
- In the face of specified conditions, Shea calls for greater European activity. The time for making decisions is inexorably shrinking, and the future of Ukraine, as well as of Europe itself, is at stake
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Zelenski, referring to the Russian Kursk circuit partially occupied by the Ukrainian army, estimated that it could be considered as an component of exchange for areas occupied by Russia. Dr. Jamie Shea considered these words a sign of desperation, indicating that Ukraine-controlled part of the Kursk region is the only real tool of force that Kiev can usage in negotiations.
“ Zelenski must act rapidly due to the fact that this card will become worthless if Moscow takes over the area,” said the expert.
However, as Shea pointed out, the possible success of this strategy from the start seems small. Vladimir Putin, a erstwhile NATO official, believes that he can gain more Ukrainian lands before peace talks begin, which will give him a more favourable starting position. Furthermore, during the negotiations, Donald Trump, erstwhile president of the United States, can support Russian demands, forcing Ukraine to accept fresh borders.
The US is turning distant from Ukraine?
Further complications point to fresh statements by U.S. defence Minister Pete Hegseth. At a gathering of the Contact Group on Defence of Ukraine in Brussels, Hegseth considered the recovery of pre-2014 borders by Kiev unlikely. Simultaneously He excluded sending US troops to Ukraine and Ukraine's NATO membership.
According to Jamie Shea, this position puts Kiev in a hard position. — Ukraine must focus on stabilising the front lines and avoiding further territorial losses, which requires additional military support from the US and Europe, he said.
An alarming signal for Kiev besides vague telephone calls between Putin and Trump, which, according to Shea, propose a deficiency of clear imagination from the US on the future of Ukraine.
— Trump focuses on ending the war and saving America's money, while shifting work for Ukraine to Europe. He does not seem to have any imagination of a long-term policy towards this country,” noted a erstwhile NATO official, adding that Trump seems to be mainly curious in the mineral resources of Ukraine.
Europe must act before it is besides late
In the face of specified conditions, Shea calls for greater European activity. In his opinion, it is crucial to make a formal negotiating framework which will supply Ukraine with a place at the table alongside the main European countries and the European Union.
— Only this will guarantee that Ukraine remains associated with the West, and Russia will not attack again “He added.
The deficiency of a comprehensive plan from the US, according to Shea, poses further threats. Putin has invaded Ukraine twice already. Success in the Second War will only increase his ambition erstwhile he rebuilds the Russian army “The expert warned. In the context of the withdrawal of America from securing the safety of Ukraine, Russia may feel that the situation offers an chance for further action, both military and hybrid.
The European capitals are faced with a dilemma — whether to support Ukraine and increase their strategical autonomy, or to let rival powers to control the situation. As Jamie Shea says, time to make a decision inexorably shrinks, and the future of Ukraine, as well as Europe itself, hangs in the balance.
