YET once more, America throws allies underneath the bus.
Donald Trump is pressuring Ukraine to simply accept a horrible peace deal.
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His most senior envoys humiliated Britain by refusing to attend peace talks in London with Germany, France and Ukraine.
(They blamed a scheduling concern. They’ll journey to Moscow as a substitute).
It’s clear the place Trump’s priorities lie. He desires a deal in any respect prices, between him and Putin.
It doesn’t matter whether it is dangerous for Ukraine, dangerous for Europe or a victory for Russia that emboldens dictators around the globe.
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Trump’s so-called seven-point peace plan freezes the battle alongside the present entrance traces.
Meaning Ukraine would give up a fifth of its territory whereas Russia can maintain nearly all the pieces — save two small parcels of land.
In change for what? There aren’t any safety ensures for Kyiv to cease Putin invading once more — similar to international troops or Nato membership.
So it’s not an finish to the slaughter, it’s merely a pause.
Within the phrases of Kyiv’s Prime Minister, it could be “a frozen battle disguised as peace”.
America would even recognise Russia’s authorized possession of Crimea.
It’s a reward for Russian aggression and an opportunity for Putin’s battered army to rearm.
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