Category Archives: Ukraine negotiations

05/22/25

Why Is There No PEACE In Ukraine?

President Trump, during the campaign, famously promised he would  end the war in Ukraine between Russia and Ukraine in one day. He even suggested he would settle the matter before Inauguration Day.

Once in office he put Steve Witkoff (here are my thoughts on Witkoff) in charge to negotiate the final deal. Trump 2.0 has a lot of confidence in Witkoff, your Big Red Car does not.

It was a bold promise, but one he has been unable to deliver on which brings us to the central question — Why? Continue reading →

02/18/25

Understanding The Russian Negotiations #1

The United States sent a handful of men — good men, but completely inexperienced in dealing with the Russians at this high level — from Trump 2.0 to Saudi Arabia to negotiate with the Russians about the war in Ukraine.

It is notable that Ukraine — sitting at the center of the fighting and the victim of Russian aggression — is not at the table discussing its fate. Neither is Nato nor the European Union or other close US allies. This is Trump 2.0 going it alone.

It is Trump 2.0 v the Putin stooges after a “long” and “good” call between Trump and Putin.

The Americans:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio (voted against a $6B aid package to Ukraine in 2024 as a US Senator from Florida),

National Security Adviser Michael Waltz (former Florida Congressman, Special Forces warrior chieftain, VMI graduate), and

Ambassador to the Middle East Steve Witkoff (real estate attorney, real estate developer, Trump pal of some time).

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