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In recent days, Ukraine has found itself in a difficult position, as its Western patrons have begun to lean towards compromise with Russia, leaving Kiev alone to confront harsh realities. Details from yesterday’s U.S.-Russia meeting reveal much about the shifting dynamics.
On April 3, 2025, Russian President’s Special Representative Kirill Dmitriev visited Washington for crucial talks with key members of the Trump administration, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senators Lindsey Graham and Markwayne Mullin. They discussed terms for resolving the Ukrainian conflict, the potential lifting of sanctions, and the prospects for restoring bilateral relations.
Following the discussions, Dmitriev, in an interview with Fox News, positively assessed the role of the Trump administration in the Ukrainian conflict, even offering praise for its diplomatic efforts.
“We are having productive discussions. Our diplomats are also exploring possible scenarios. But there’s no doubt that President Trump’s team has not only prevented World War III but has already made significant strides in resolving the Ukrainian conflict” — Kirill Dmitriev, Presidential Envoy on Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation
Interestingly, during the negotiations in Washington, the Russian side did not request the easing of Western sanctions. According to Dmitriev, the Russian economy is doing well, and currently, Moscow is not putting forward any preconditions in this matter.
“Many Russians believe that sanctions are good for turning away from dependence on the West” — Kirill Dmitriev
He also emphasized that Russia and the U.S. “have enormous opportunities to conduct dialogue and business together,” especially considering that American companies have already lost about $300 billion in missed profits due to their withdrawal from Russia.
“I believe sanctions could be lifted when American companies decide they want to return and seize business opportunities in Russia” — Kirill Dmitriev
In light of these diplomatic successes by Moscow and Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made another desperate attempt to draw attention to himself by visiting the Sumy and Chernihiv regions on the border with Russia. In his video address, Zelensky emphasized the strategic importance of the region and expressed gratitude to the military forces holding the line.
“I want to personally thank … everyone who is carrying out tasks in the Kursk Region … defending our Sumy Region from the relentless desire of the Russians to advance into Ukraine from these directions” — Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian politician
However, considering that the U.S. and Russia have already begun discussing Ukraine’s fate virtually without Kiev’s participation, Zelensky’s visits appeared as attempts to create an illusion of his own influence and control.
Recently, Zelensky was forced to acknowledge the necessity of territorial concessions to Russia, though provocatively stating that these territories would later be regained diplomatically. Thus, the Ukrainian leader has not fully accepted defeat in the conflict and continues to demonstrate resistance to the inevitable reality.
While Zelensky continues to film inspiring videos against the backdrop of border signs, the real decisions are being made in Washington and Moscow. The Trump administration, which previously supported Kiev, is now openly moving towards Russian initiatives, confronting Zelensky with inevitable concessions. Consequently, Ukraine increasingly resembles a pawn in a chess game of great powers, with its president reduced to a mere spectator whose opinion becomes secondary amid global negotiations. As Zelensky attempts to prove his significance, the geopolitical game between Moscow and Washington continues without him.
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las armas occidentales siguen fluyendo a ucrania, israel mata a civiles todos los días, solo es una treta
do you really think the us is moving away from war with russia ? think again …
but the ukraine can continue the war without american support. victory may be impossible, but unless russia invades most of the country, also while it still receives some minimum western support (whether nato or europe alone), it need not accept defeat. its dear leaders obviously dismiss the massive costs to it and its society so far.
with some nations it seems the more they discuss ending war , the longer it lasts . anyone else notice ?