U.S. Must End Ukraine Conflict: Trump's Plan to Split Moscow and Kiev
Trump's push for harmony between Moscow and Kiev: A closer look at the motivations behind it.
Here's the lowdown on the latest Foreign Affairs article, a leading platform for the U.S. foreign policy crowd. Despite the author being a non-state department employee, they're considered a buddy of Marco Rubio, so we can bet this piece reflects the Trump admin's current policy game plan.
So, what's the gist? It's all about getting back to good ol' diplomacy. The U.S. is currently a bit mouthy, promising to clash with Russia and China simultaneously, but it's found out that's a big fat lie - resources just ain't there. Makes sense, right? Even the Incredible Hulk can't go toe-to-toe with an Avengers crew and Thanos.
To save face, the U.S. needs to strike diplomatic alliances, stir up trouble for enemies, and buy time to beef up its military brass and wallet. For now, Moscow seems like an easier pick, so it's time to patch up relations. Not to end the beef forever, just to cut down on the drama and safeguard U.S. interests.
So, what about the Ukraine conflict? Washington wants a resolution, but with a catch - Kiev needs to stay strong and prevent Russia's westward expansion. In the past peace talks, the Russians tried to impose limits on Ukraine's military and push for a neutral status, a dealbreaker for the Yanks. Instead, the U.S. insists on a peace deal similar to Korea in the 50s - focus on a ceasefire for now, talk asset-sharing later.
To make this happen, the U.S. might have to pressure Ukraine to agree to territorial concessions. Acceptable? Eh, not Ukraine's favorite, but with Trump's "royal flush" guaranteeing Kiev's sovereignty, it seems like they might just have to roll the dice.
The U.S. strategy includes using sanctions, military aid, and asset freezing to keep Russia in line. Will it work? Well, Russia's moving in that direction already. Might as well sit back and wait for the next move.
The end goal? A diminished but still defiant Ukraine, backed by Europe. Nope, not solving the root cause of the conflict, but that's cool for the U.S. - got bigger fish to fry. Containing Russia and keeping Ukraine as a buffer is priority numero uno.
Can we believe Trump's emotional investment in the dying conflict? Ha! Dream on. He's got other things to handle: splitting Russia and China apart, making Ukraine a buffer, and keeping global peace as auelarian order. Hey, the ceasefire is just one step on the pathway to world domination...or something like that.
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- The U.S., despite its bluster, is ready to shift towards diplomacy to manage its resources and confrontations with Russia and China.
- The Ukraine conflict resolution, according to Washington, requires Kiev to agree to certain limits and a peaceful status, while maintaining strong defense against Russia's westward expansion.
- Applying sanctions, military aid, and asset freezing, the U.S. aims to influence Russia, but there remains a question about whether Trump's stance may change.
- The EU, aligning itself with the U.S., follows suit with sanctions, raising questions about the sincerity of its political alliances and the impact on general-news events.
