Fried hopes in Ukraine are disappearing after Trump-Tutin conversation

Fried hopes in Ukraine are disappearing after Trump-Tutin conversation

cnn - the expectations that Donald Trump's “Charisma” leads Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. The most excited telephone conversation between Trump and his Russian colleague on Monday has primarily illustrated how far away an agreement is currently. What is more important, however, is how much Trump actually wants to intervene in the conflict and the associated transatlantic tensions over the way to the end of the war became clear.

Ukraine urges a peace conclusion

Ukraine and its European partners are calling for a 30-day ceasefire to start discussions about a permanent peace agreement. However, Moscow rejects this and demands immediate discussions about a final contract. Since this process can take months, it looks like this is a trick to give Russia the opportunity to continue offensive operations that kill innocent civilians.

Trump supports the Russian position

By explaining to Putin after his conversation with Putin that Ukraine and Russia would now negotiate "in their own way" about an armistice and ultimately the end of the war, he stood on the side of his friend in Kremlin. He added a new uncertainty to the peace process on Monday. Nothing indicated that he rejected Vice President JD Vance's prior proposal, the United States could simply withdraw. "I tell you there is great egos, but I think something will happen. And if not, I just withdraw and you have to continue," said Trump to reporters in the oval office after calling.

unclear role of the United States in conflict

The threat of withdrawing is a classic maneuver of negotiating partners. In view of the government's extreme skepticism with the support for Ukraine, this could not be a bluff. Trump gave the impression that the United States would play a less direct role while Russia and Ukraine negotiate. He played with the idea that the Vatican and the new American Pope Leo may be included in the process. However, most observers agree that there will be no peace if America does not have maximum influence.

Putin receives what he wants

According to some observers, including the former deputy director of National Secret Services Beth Sanner, Trump has not seriously tried to put Putin under pressure. "It's good that you had a two -hour conversation, but what did we win from it?" Asked Sanner. "We have Putin, who continues to make maximum requirements ... an agreement to talk about a framework for discussions about a future peace treaty and possibly a ceasefire that comes for many points in accordance with agreements." This is a conversation in which it is difficult to see that Putin did not get exactly what he wanted.

reactions to Trump's nothing said suggestions

Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj contradicted Trump in a long post to X (formerly Twitter). He called for strict sanctions against Russia if this was not willing to stop the attacks on Ukraine, and proposed direct negotiations with Russia in the Vatican, Turkey or Switzerland, with European and American representatives. "It is crucial for all of us that the United States does not distance themselves from the conversations and the search for peace, because the one who benefits from it is Putin," warned Selenskyj.

A worrying situation is developing

Trump has explained that he wants to promote peace in his second term, but so far his efforts have been rather disappointing. If at all, the fight in Ukraine and Gaza has become stronger since taking office. Trump conveyed the humanitarian success last week to have freed the last US geisel in Gaza, but his declining interest in the end of the conflict leads to a power vacuum. Now Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has opened a new offensive that aims to control the entire enclave area in which tens of thousands of Palestinians are starving. This situation could be a bad omen for Ukraine if Washington also loses interest there.

Putin pursues long -term goals

"I think Putin wants to end it ... if I think that President Putin is not interested in ending this, I would not talk about it," said Trump in the oval office. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to be optimistic that the Russian guide wants to end the war soon. In his message, Russia emphasized that the “causes” must be tackled for an end of the war, which includes absurd demands that Ukraine must be “denounced”. Putin wants peace, but only under conditions that are unacceptable for Ukraine if it wants to remain an independent nation.