The Russian president set harsh conditions on Ukraine and offered little in return.
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What did Donald Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin actually accomplish in terms of a lasting ceasefire agreement with Ukraine? Not much.
Ukrainian public attitudes about having nuclear weapons have shifted significantly in 30 years. Kyiv may consider setting up a nuclear programme.
Vladimir Putin wants a few matters cleared up before he will agree to a ceasefire.
More Ukrainians are willing to negotiate for peace now than in the early stages of the conflict − but clear red lines remain for the public.
Denying access to intelligence sharing and satellite information could lead to an existential crisis for Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin will now have to weigh up how to maintain a reset with the US while also pressing for more military success on the battlefield.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s success in bolstering support for Ukraine in Europe following a contentious White House meeting might be an example of his flair for calculated risks. Is a ceasefire close?
Ukraine is looking for a security guarantee from Donald Trump, but historical precedents suggest they do not always work.
J.D. Vance is getting a reputation as the brawler for Donald Trump.
The rationale behind Trump’s suggestion that giving the US an economic stake in Ukraine’s future will prevent another Russian invasion is flawed.
Even if US financial aid is restored, Ukraine will have to mitigate the risk of future disruption – and that could mean a more timid approach.
A new agreement will see an unprecedented increase in defence spending on the continent, but the goal is a longer-term one, not one aimed at winning the war in Ukraine.
If the absolute worst should happen, Ukrainian fighters could choose to play a different hand in its war with Russia: insurgency.
Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine as he ramps up pressure on Zelensky to make peace with Russia.
US foreign policy is forcing a security rethink, particularly in Europe.
As a possible endgame approaches, Russia is trying to take as much territory as it can.
After the bust-up between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, Keir Starmer emerged as a possible peacemaker. But he’ll have his work cut out.
Back in 1940, FDR wasn’t convinced that de Gaulle could be an effective leader in exile. It turns out he was wrong.
European negotiators may have to get used to emotional confrontations – and letting Trump feel like he has won.
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