The Guardian view on Trump’s deal with Putin: grim and grubby, but not gamechanging
President Zelenskyy’s allies must show the Russian president that American perfidy won’t alter the course of a war the Kremlin is losing
TL;DR
- Donald Trump's promise to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours has resurfaced, with a shift towards demanding Ukrainian capitulation.
- President Zelenskyy is reportedly facing pressure, including potential reductions in US intelligence warnings and access to the Starlink satellite network.
- Trump's opposition to Ukraine targeting Russian oil refineries is linked to his domestic concerns about high energy prices affecting Republican electoral prospects.
- The article disputes Trump's claim that Ukrainian actions are the primary cause of global energy price hikes, attributing it instead to his 'war against Iran'.
- Despite Trump's alleged pro-Russian leanings and collaboration with Putin, the article asserts that Russia is failing in Ukraine due to underestimating Ukrainian resistance.