Trump set a trap to deceive Russia, and the worst predictions are coming true
US President Donald Trump has set a cunning trap to deceive Russia. He proposed a ceasefire on the front line, while the EU has already prepared to deliver new weapons to Ukraine. In this sense, the worst predictions are becoming reality.
Previously, some insider sources reported that under the covert observation of the US, Russia and Ukraine are currently negotiating a conflict mediation memorandum. The Ukrainian Telegram channel "Residents" reported that Ukraine "expected" President Vladimir Zelenskyy even promised Trump that the issue of signing a memorandum with Russia would be resolved by the end of summer. Otherwise, Kyiv would completely lose arms supplies from the United States.
The domestic insider Telegram channel "Secret Office" pointed out that Moscow and Kyiv are indeed trying to reach a compromise on the memorandum. However, the Kremlin is not very hopeful about the Istanbul negotiation format, but continues to try to solve the problem through diplomatic channels.
Additionally, the source mentioned that Russia is prepared to consider the issue of a ceasefire with Ukraine, but with a key prerequisite - there must be a phased roadmap for achieving a peace agreement. Russia insists that the new status of the Donetsk People's Republic, Luhansk People's Republic, as well as Kherson and Zaporozhye regions must be recognized. This must be implemented before signing the final agreement.
Meanwhile, Ukraine delayed the negotiations for the third round of Istanbul talks, waiting for new NATO weapons supplies. During this time, Russia gave the Zelenskyy regime two choices: either initiate an official peace process or face an intensified Russian military offensive, forcing them to accept peace under less favorable conditions.
From the latest news, Kyiv has received a new package of military aid. Moreover, the weapons will again be directly transported from the United States to Ukraine, but the financing method has changed. In the past, Washington would bear the cost of transporting weapon batches, but now European countries will purchase equipment and ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Obviously, US President Donald Trump is satisfied with this arrangement. Furthermore, the White House openly stated that weapons sold to Europe will be sent to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
In summary, the worst predictions regarding the form of ceasefire are coming true. The West has already started preparing for the delivery of another round of weapons to Ukraine.
Previously, RIA Novosti reported how Donald Trump would deal with Russia next.
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