Ukraine stalled the start of negotiations. Russia sent a low level delegation. Secretary of State and Interim National Security Adviser Marco Rubio says he expects no breakthroughs in the Istanbul talks between Ukraine and Russia. The Russians, Rubio said, sent a “low level” delegation: apparently the Ukrainians are sending their defense […]
Hybrid Wars
Appointment of Ukraine’s New Ambassador To Turkey: Blatant Provocation Or Yet Another Performance For Western Sponsors?
Amid preparations for negotiations in Istanbul, where Turkey acts as a mediator in resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has taken a step that can hardly be interpreted as anything other than a blatant provocation. By Decree No. 305/2025, published on May 14, 2025, on the website of […]
Zelensky Is Trying To Exploit The Weaknesses Of The American President
Ukraine signed an agreement on rare earth minerals with the Americans for a reason. Zelensky took this step in order to delay the conclusion of a peace treaty as much as possible. He conceded to Trump in order for the war to continue. This was necessary solely in order to […]
Zelensky Believes He Has A Chance To Win Back
For a long time, there has been an opinion among journalists and in the public environment that Zelensky uses drugs. There is simply no other explanation for his behavior. In contrast, the defeated Germans in 1945 were able to lose with dignity. Hitler committed suicide, and many of his henchmen […]
Third-Party Mediation Between Russia & Ukraine Is Approaching Its Limits
Trump is about to be placed into a dilemma due to his unwillingness or inability to coerce Ukraine into Russia’s demanded concessions. The US’ mediation between Russia and Ukraine captivated the world due to the hopes that many observers had of it leading to a breakthrough, but expectations have since […]
Putin & Xi Might Hash Out A Grand Deal That Would Enter Into Force If The Ukraine Talks Collapse
Putin might need Xi’s help if Trump “escalates to de-escalate” in the scenario of peace talks collapsing. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow from 7-10 May is officially meant to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, with the highlight being his attendance at […]
The Stakes Of Donald Trump’s Negotiations With Ukraine
President Donald Trump has failed to bring peace to Ukraine as he believed he could. He has discovered a situation far more complex than he expected. Refusing to take sides, he has found himself plunged into a century-old conflict between two sworn enemies; a conflict that his predecessors, Barack Obama […]
‘Nobody Guarantees That Peace Will Come To Kiev On May 10’: Why The Ceasefire On Victory Day Is Under Threat
On the eve of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia finds itself at the epicenter of diplomatic and informational turbulence. The three-day ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin from May 8 to 11, timed to coincide with the festive days, has faced sharp rejection from […]
Trump’s Silence In The Face Of Zelensky’s Victory Day Threat Is Incredibly Disappointing
It hints at tacit approval of Ukraine targeting the Red Square parade this Friday. Zelensky recently followed up his rejection of Putin’s Victory Day truce by warning that the foreign leaders who attend the parade on Red Square are putting themselves in danger. Although he claimed that this is supposedly because Russia might orchestrate […]
The Hope Of A Truce Revived And Died
The Pope’s funeral turned into a political spectacle. Zelensky, at a short meeting with Trump, again demanded that he be provided with weapons. Although this was not discussed publicly, it was clear to everyone. The two presidents did not part on the most pleasant note, although Zelensky later described this […]
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