Putin’s endgame
With a fractured West and a pliable US president, he sees no reason to abandon his goal of conquering Ukraine.
By Katie Stallard
New Times,
New Thinking.
The Russian leader agreed to a halt on attacks on energy infrastructure but has many demands for peace.
ByWill the Russian leader accept the US-backed ceasefire deal with Ukraine?
ByIf the Americans can talk to the Russians why can't the Europeans?
ByIt still has many cards it can play against Russia.
ByThe US president has halted military aid to Volodymyr Zelensky’s war-torn country, effective immediately.
ByKeir Starmer is leading the continent in the right direction. But peace in Ukraine cannot be guaranteed without the US.
ByAfter this row in the Oval Office between Zelensky and Trump, can Ukraine or Europe count on American support anymore?
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