Russia and Putin want lasting peace and not a 30 or 60-day ceasefire. But the peace Russia wants is one that will be reached on Russia’s terms which are well known. Russia will not settle for anything less.
Does Trump understand all of the above? More likely, yes than no. Which is why there were no deadlines or specific timelines set or discussed during today’s phone conversation between Trump and Putin. Both leaders agreed on the urgent need for peace and for Russia and Ukraine to immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire, but Kremlin officials confirmed that no concrete ceasefire dates or deadlines were established. Nor will they be, we believe. Trump expressed eagerness for swift agreements, and both sides discussed a possible prisoner exchange, but any timeline for a peace accord remains undefined.
What does this mean? It means that Russia will continue its successful military pressure at its own pace. If and when people like Ursula von der Leyen and Lindsey Graham start raising their voice again, Trump and Putin will have another call to calm them down. And so on. And this is a good result for both Russia … and the United States, we believe. After all, Trump wants—and needs—lasting peace too, not just a brief ceasefire. This is a campaign promise, and we believe he intends to keep it.
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