Trump to Meet NATO, Zelenskyy After Putin Talks, as Ukraine Peace Plan Unveiled
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to engage with NATO leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The talks aim to navigate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where a Russian offensive could potentially topple the Ukrainian military or the Zelenskyy government.
The Alaska summit saw Trump and Putin acknowledging the strained state of U.S.-Russia relations, the lowest since the Cold War. Despite this, a three-step plan was agreed upon by U.S. and Russian negotiators. This plan includes restoring diplomatic relations, negotiating peace in Ukraine, and addressing broader U.S.-Russia issues.
Meanwhile, the U.S. and NATO have been supporting Ukraine from a joint headquarters at a U.S. military base in Wiesbaden, Germany. Their policy has been to strengthen Ukraine's position before engaging in serious negotiations with Russia. However, with 69% of Ukrainians now favouring a negotiated peace, the strategy's sustainability is being questioned.
The Russian war strategy in Ukraine has focused on attrition, aiming to destroy Ukrainian forces and equipment. This has led to significant casualties and displacement, with the conflict now entering its seventh year. A new book by Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies, 'War In Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict', delves into the U.S. role in the conflict, including its support for Ukraine's government overthrow in 2014 and its impact on peace accords.
Trump's upcoming talks with NATO leaders and Zelenskyy will be crucial in shaping the future of the Ukraine conflict. The agreed three-step plan offers a path towards peace, but the challenge lies in executing it amidst the ongoing destruction and growing public sentiment favouring a negotiated settlement.
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