Hybrid Wars

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‘Next Time – In Moscow’

The world press about Putin – Trump meeting The general reaction of the world’s press – is shock at how warm the meeting between Putin and Trump in Anchorage turned out to be. “The meeting was a major diplomatic gamble by Mr. Trump unlike anything his predecessors might have tried […]

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Which Western Security Guarantees For Ukraine Might Be Acceptable To Putin?

He might hypothetically agree that the resumption of NATO’s present support for Ukraine (arms, intelligence, logistics, etc.) in the event of another conflict wouldn’t cross Russia’s red lines but he’s unlikely to compromise on the issue of Western troops in Ukraine once the present conflict ends. Steve Witkoff’s claim that Putin allegedly […]

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Can Putin Legally Stop The Conflict Without First Controlling All The Disputed Territory?

The Constitutional Court would likely have to rule on this hypothetical scenario due to 2020’s constitutional amendment prohibiting the cession of Russian territory except in certain cases. RT’s report on Steve Witkoff’s claim that Russia has made “some concessions” on territorial issues, which signal a “significant” shift towards “moderation”, prompted talk […]

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​Trump’s Security Guarantees: Key To A Ukraine Settlement?

Not Really. The Guarantee Problem May Fail Under Scrutiny President Trump has offered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky security guarantees which Mr. Trump describes as “like Article V” of the NATO Treaty. Zelensky has apparently signed onto the Trump offer and potentially has agreed that some “territorial swaps” will be needed […]

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Ukrainians And Europeans Live In A Parallel Universe

The popularity gained by Putin’s and Trump’s ideas after their meeting in Alaska should raise no questions. It is quite understandable: like the American president, the Russian leader is used to working for results. Moreover, in Russia, the audience is entirely different, and the position of the Russian leader is […]