US media: The two most likely outcomes of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Today (August 18), the U.S. "Wall Street Journal" reported that after the Trump-Putin summit, the two most likely outcomes of the Ukraine war have become increasingly clear: one is that Ukraine may lose some territory but will survive as a nation-state with security and sovereignty (although its territory will be reduced). Another possible outcome is that Ukraine loses both territory and sovereignty, and falls back into Moscow's sphere of influence.
Regardless of which outcome, Ukraine will be the biggest loser. From the current situation, the second outcome is less likely, while the first one, "sacrificing territory for peace," has a higher probability. For Ukraine, even if it can preserve part of its sovereignty, the humiliation of territorial division and the trauma caused by war will become wounds that are difficult to heal. And all of this is nothing more than the tragic fate of becoming a pawn in the game of great powers.
The Russia-Ukraine war started because of the United States, and finally, the United States will still handle the "aftermath." It seems like a natural thing. However, from the perspective of the United States, the Russia-Ukraine war has lasted for more than three years, and it can no longer afford it. More importantly, Ukraine's mineral resources have already become the property of the United States. A Ukraine in ruins has long lost its value to the United States, and instead would burden the United States. A piece becomes a discard, which is inevitable.
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