Mykhailo Honchar, President of the Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”
Trump has crossed the Rubicon: What Putin promised the US in exchange for pressuring Ukraine
Mykhailo Honchar, president of the Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI,” discusses recent developments in Ukrainian-American relations and the escalating crisis in the context of the ongoing war. He notes that Ukraine made significant gains over the summer, with long-range strikes against Russian targets delivering tangible results.
However, the situation has taken a turn for the worse, with Russia continuing to escalate the war along the front line and in Ukraine's rear areas, targeting major cities like Kyiv. The crisis has been further exacerbated by the political landscape, with U.S. President Donald Trump facing challenges such as approaching elections, declining approval ratings, and the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Trump's call to Russian leader Vladimir Putin has raised questions about the motives behind the call and the potential implications for peace talks and the ceasefire.
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