Kremlin-Envoyé in Washington: Insight in Trump's Russia-Ukraine policy
Kremlin-Envoyé in Washington: Insight in Trump's Russia-Ukraine policy
The White House shows its true face in relation to Ukraine. While the Trump administration imposed drastic trading tariffs to 185 countries this week, it secretly raised travel restrictions on one of Wladimir Putin's closest consultants to give him conversations in Washington.
Kirill Dmitriev: A key player
Kirill Dmitriev, the financial expert of the Russian President and head of the Soverägn Wealth Fund, came to the US capital for his first visit since Putin's invasion in Ukraine three years ago. This indicates that President Donald Trump dreams of a new business relationship between the United States and Russia, even while he wages a trade war against the wealthier and more diverse economies of the US allies.
criticism of Ukraine
But the visit was not the only advertisement for Trump's position this week. The President also criticized Zelensky and accused him of saboting the latest draft of a long -delayed agreement that would give the United States access to the rare earths of Ukraine. No Ukrainian President could ever accept this "agreement". The new version would give the United States a veto right about a new body that would decide how to use the resources and state that Ukraine would only benefit from the income if the United States would regain all its war efforts - a number that Trump is completely exaggerated with over $ 350 billion.
exploitation of resources and conflict policy
These draconian conditions show the attempt to loot the Ukraine resources and to force the country injured by the war to pay compensation to a third party - the United States. Trump emphasizes that he only wants to end killing in Ukraine, which is a commendable goal. However, another sign of his priorities was that Defense Minister Pete Hegseth will probably not appear at the next meeting of the contact group for Ukrainian defense in Brussels. The United States had recently handed over control of the monthly meetings to the United Kingdom, and this could be the first time in three years that no high -ranking Pentagon official is present.
Stagnation of peace talks
All of this happens while Trump's attempt to end the war - which he once described as implementable in 24 hours - has stalled. Two alleged breakthroughs celebrated by the White House, a stop of the attacks on energy systems and a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea have come to a standstill. In addition, Russia's new demands for access to international banking and trade need the approval of the skeptical allies in Europe.
US concessions and insider reports
Despite all of this, the US concessions continue. The is only the youngest. The Kremlin insider told CNN that the Trump team had already done the first de-escalation of the war and praised Steve Witkoff, the US envoy who has announced Putin's discussion strategy with the Russian President.
Trump's perception of Putin
media were excited last weekend when Trump had rare criticism of Putin and NBC told NBC that he was "upset" that he had questioned Zelensky's legitimacy. Trump's smoothing of tensions received less attention when he informed the reporters in Air Force One that he believed Putin wool. "I don't think he is leaving his words," he added, "I've known him for a long time."
Putin's true intentions
But it becomes obvious that Trump Putin doesn't know as well as he thinks. The hectic and fruitless diplomacy of administration in relation to Ukraine has shown that the Russian guide does what Moscow always does: talking and fighting at the same time to delay the peace process and strengthen the position of Russia on the battlefield.
An end of the war seems far away
"In order for a war end, at least one of the parties has to change their wars," said Hein Goemans, professor of political science at the University of Rochester and expert in conflicts in the final phase. "Russia did not really change its war goals," followed a first reassessment when the Blitzkrieg failed to take Kiev and plunge Zelensky. Putin still wants to consolidate control over the conquered eastern regions, the efforts of Ukraine to assimilate, suppress and replace Zelensky with a pro-moskau guide. Putin's warnings that the "causes of war" have to be tackled are also a code for a NATO retreat from Eastern Europe.
Current developments and perceptions
The view that Putin does not want to end the war so soon received additional confirmation this week when he mobilized 160,000 other men. The highest US military commander in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, described Russia as a "chronic threat" and "growing threat", which is willing to use military violence to achieve their geopolitical goals.
The most benevolent interpretation of the position of the White House is that it has not yet recognized these important dynamics in the peace negotiations. A darker view is that it did it, but is actually not interested and that Putin still wants to hug.
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