Let’s call the meeting between Trump and Putin ‘the Friday Fiasco‘ because that’s what it promises to be. The outcome is predictable that an agreement will be struck that the War in Ukraine can be resolved: but only at the cost to the Ukraine. A deal will be struck that will be favourable to Putin. After which there will be considerable pressure on the Ukraine to accept Russia’s terms which means conceding land and a possible clause stating that Ukraine would not be allowed to join NATO in the future.
Don’t let Trump fool you, this whole fiasco has been orchestrated by Putin
Putin knows that Trump has been looking for a ‘get-out clause’ in his obligations to the Ukraine and certain ties to European countries.. Putin has offered Trump exactly what he wants while at the same time benefitting Putin himself. This is what the Friday Fiasco is designed to do. It’s most likely something that Putin has been drawing up in talks between himself and Trump. it’s something that has been happening in the background build up to the annoucement of these talks. It is the fulfilment of an elaborate plan most likey orchestrated by Putin himself which has been acted out by Trump to give it kudos.
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