Zelensky & Co. aim to prevent Trump-Putin deal
Trump-Zelensky Meeting Dynamics: European Efforts to Control Ukraine's Negotiating Stance
Clarify the true objectives driving European leaders to accompany Zelensky to DC and discover the high-stakes negotiation strategies Trump might employ to push for a permanent peace deal.
Short Summary
- Leaders accompany Zelensky primarily to control his negotiating behavior and secure long-term US investment via "NATO-style" security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Trump seeks a permanent peace agreement, moving beyond previous ceasefire demands supported by consensus among US/EU/Ukraine positions.
- Analyzing the three paths forward reveals Trump’s optimal outcome involves walking away if Europeans refuse negotiated terms based on the Istanbul 2022 starting point.
This analysis breaks down the tactical meetings preceding the high-noon summit in Washington between Trump, Zelensky, and key European figures. Understanding the differing goals—Zelensky demanding a frozen conflict versus Trump pushing for a final settlement—is crucial for predicting the immediate future of the conflict and US foreign policy focus.
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Top Comments (10)
Best quote of the video "The Europeans, who are a little more sophisticated that Zelensky, but not much."
Zelensky & EU NATO not interested in peace
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I hope that history will never forget: the bad faith, cynicism, incompetence, stupidity and criminal pride of the European leaders of this historical moment... Because next to their names will be written the names of many people who will die in vain because of them and only them!...😢😢😢
I've never in my life witnessed such a bunch of pathetic incompetent politicians. I've been around quite a few decades & I'm a lot closer the end of my life to the beginning. I can say I've witnessed some evil corrupt lying vermin. But the current bunch are every negative thing they could possibly be. How these people dare even show their faces in public is beyond me.
The EU leaders can't even get double digit approval ratings... None of them.
The West is delusional with these demands....The Bear is saying no to NATO on their boarders...not negotiable
So basically the EU just wants to keep the war going.. Trump needs to pull us out and end this Debacle
These people are deranged. Macron saying Ukraine is losing is "misinformation." What is wrong with them?
Any team which is anti peace and wants war is a bad bad team
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Top Comments (10)
Best quote of the video "The Europeans, who are a little more sophisticated that Zelensky, but not much."
Zelensky & EU NATO not interested in peace
LIKE. SHARE. COMMENT Please join us on LOCALS: https://theduran.locals.com
I hope that history will never forget: the bad faith, cynicism, incompetence, stupidity and criminal pride of the European leaders of this historical moment... Because next to their names will be written the names of many people who will die in vain because of them and only them!...😢😢😢
I've never in my life witnessed such a bunch of pathetic incompetent politicians. I've been around quite a few decades & I'm a lot closer the end of my life to the beginning. I can say I've witnessed some evil corrupt lying vermin. But the current bunch are every negative thing they could possibly be. How these people dare even show their faces in public is beyond me.
The EU leaders can't even get double digit approval ratings... None of them.
The West is delusional with these demands....The Bear is saying no to NATO on their boarders...not negotiable
So basically the EU just wants to keep the war going.. Trump needs to pull us out and end this Debacle
These people are deranged. Macron saying Ukraine is losing is "misinformation." What is wrong with them?
Any team which is anti peace and wants war is a bad bad team