This isn’t Minsk reborn—it’s grain deal all over again

Ukraine agreed to it unconditionally, whereas Putin put forward unacceptable demands. 

"Disarming a country under attack is not a peace initiative but an attempt to force capitulation. In fact, such demands do not require hours of phone conversations."

Judging by official statements, the Kremlin insists: “We must dictate the terms.” Meanwhile, the U.S. administration is taking a cautious approach: “No sudden moves or statements.”

Under these circumstances, the chances of a real ceasefire are almost nonexistent. And true peace is even further away. Moreover, even if it does happen, nothing in American rhetoric suggests they see it as lasting.

In reality, we are witnessing not a reincarnation of the Minsk Agreements but rather the grain deal—only this time, it’s not about grain but rare earth metals, with the scent of gunpowder from Iranian drones.

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About the author: Mykola Kniazhytskyi, journalist, Member of the Ukrainian Parliament.

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