The Trump Admin is sounding very optimistic about an end to the war in Ukraine, with Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff claiming there’s a “relatively short distance to a full ceasefire” ahead of plans for US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday.
But Russia has made it clear that they’re wary of a “Minsk-3” style agreement, especially as Europe moves forward with plans to amass up to 30,000 troops to send to Ukraine as soon as a ceasefire is in place—following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s orders for Europe take on more responsibility for Kiev.
Former U.S. Diplomat and Geopolitical Analyst, Jim Jatras, noted that as appealing as an agreement may seem, Putin needs to remember that “No deal signed by anyone in Washington can be trusted EVER, at least for the foreseeable future,” and that for as long as a Ukrainian State exists, NATO will be looking to meddle in it.
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19 March 2025 - Zelensky and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
17 Dec. 2024 - Jim Jatras: Would a Trump-Putin Agreement Bring Peace to Ukraine or Just Set the Stage for More War?
6 March 2025 - Rubio says Ukraine conflict is part of US-Russia proxy war
19 March 2025 - Witkoff on Ukraine talks: ‘Relatively short distance to a full ceasefire’
19 March 2025 - Russia Confirms Ongoing Ukrainian Assault On Belgorod Region
12 Feb. 2025 - Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)
20 March 2025 - Europe Hatches Plans for Ukraine Peacekeepers Without U.S.
19 March 2025 - Trump wants US ownership of Ukraine’s energy facilities – White House
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