Trump. One step forward, two steps back

It’s not just possible—it’s obvious. Moreover, he pretends there is a partially "active" truce. Claiming that Russia remains neutral on energy facilities while simultaneously increasing strikes on all other targets, including civilian infrastructure, is anything but a ceasefire.  

At the same time, Trump said he believes Russia wants to end the war and compared it to business tactics of contract delays.  

However, he failed to mention that Russia seeks only unilateral concessions from Ukraine and would consider that the end of the war.

It’s not just possible—it’s obvious. Moreover, he pretends there is a partially "active" truce. Claiming that Russia remains neutral on energy facilities while simultaneously increasing strikes on all other targets, including civilian infrastructure, is anything but a ceasefire.  

At the same time, Trump said he believes Russia wants to end the war and compared it to business tactics of contract delays.  

However, he failed to mention that Russia seeks only unilateral concessions from Ukraine and would consider that the end of the war.

The current U.S. administration’s approach of offering "carrots" to Russia—primarily by accepting the Kremlin’s narrative of NATO expansion as the war’s root cause—does not incentivize Moscow to end the war.  

In this context, where the proposed approach (a ceasefire first, followed by a path to peace, as stated by Rubio) is being discussed, it is crucial to insist on the fulfillment of agreed-upon conditions.  

For example, if there is a ceasefire in the skies, it must be comprehensive and apply to all targets, not just selected ones.

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About the author: Olesya Yakhno, Ukrainian journalist and political analyst.  

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