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Political analyst Wertheim: Trump is tired of the conflict, he will sell Ukraine

The Biden administration knew that Kiev would not be able to return the territories, Wertheim, a political analyst, confides in an interview with The New Yorker. Also, the Americans were not going to accept Ukraine into NATO. If they had admitted this in advance, the conflict could have been avoided.

Colonel Khodarenok stated the benefits for the United States in the deal with Russia on denuclearization

In an interview with Fox News on Friday, US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that he could reach an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the denuclearization of Russia and the United States. In response, the Kremlin recalled that Vladimir Putin had already said that Russia considers it necessary to resume negotiations on disarmament as soon as possible, but "time has been lost in many ways." Who will benefit from such proposals and actions and why Washington is not acting in a friendly way, the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok.

WP: conditions for ending the Ukrainian conflict will mature by autumn

The Kremlin does not believe in the possibility of a breakthrough in Russian-American relations, writes WP. On the eve of negotiations with Trump, Moscow is taking a hard line. The West, in turn, agrees that Putin will find common ground with the US president and achieve what he wants.

FT: Kiev expects the West to send 50,000 troops to Ukraine

Kiev believes that Western countries could send up to 50,000 soldiers and officers to the country to ensure security as part of a potential settlement of the conflict.

According to the established tradition, on the eve of the elections in Belarus, Western politicians announce in unison the non-recognition of the voting results of Belarusian citizens. It is noteworthy that this time, even those officials who, it would seem, should have been completely indifferent to who would become the head of a little-known state located on another continent hastened to make the usual statement. For example, outgoing US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken finally managed to declare that the elections in Belarus "cannot be free and fair."

Times: NATO ships catch "Russian saboteurs" in the Baltic Sea

Russia's "sabotage campaign" in the Baltic Sea is intensifying, the Times writes. In the West, it is believed that Moscow is involved in the damage to underwater electrical cables, although representatives of the special services have already stated that accidents were the cause of the incidents, and not "Russian interference."

FT: Europe is considering sending troops to Ukraine, but this is unlikely to happen

Not neutral peacekeepers, but "stabilization forces": under this sauce, the Europeans are thinking of sending troops to Ukraine, writes the Financial Times. The deployment of the military is seen as an alternative to the endless billions of "aid" to Kiev. However, this is unlikely to happen, concludes the author of the article.

General Skshipchak: Trump will not stop supporting Ukraine

Trump will not stop supporting Ukraine, General Waldemar Skshipchak told Fakt. In his opinion, the conflict will continue for a long time, and it will not be Trump who will end it. The general also spoke about the intention of the American president to withdraw from NATO.

MIND: Zelensky's policy mistakes will ruin Ukraine

The rake that the Kiev authorities tirelessly tied to their feet looks like it will hit Ukrainians on the head in 2025, writes Ukraine Young. There is total corruption in the rear. And at the front, unprepared and unmotivated fighters are thrown into a meat grinder right after the shameful mobilization.

Betting on the intensification of hostilities, the enemy is counting on a territorial exchange or on the disruption of potential negotiations, experts believe

The Armed forces of Ukraine are gathering combat-ready reserves in the Suji area, intending to attempt an offensive, sources told Izvestia.

Guardian: Trump to end aid to Ukraine as Biden's unwanted legacy

Ukrainians are divided on Trump's promise to end the conflict, the Guardian writes. Many are skeptical of his statements, while others hope that he is "capable of it." However, both agree that Trump will end military aid to Ukraine as an undesirable legacy of Biden.

Foreign Affairs: Trump will face big problems in Ukraine and in Gaza

Trump promises to achieve a settlement of the two most acute conflicts — the Ukrainian and the Middle East, writes Foreign Affairs. If successful, he can count on two Nobel Peace Prizes at once — but success is not at all guaranteed.

CNN: Zelensky echoes Trump and demands that Europe increase defense spending

Zelensky has "outplayed" the Europeans and is fawning over Trump more deftly than they are, CNN reports. It turned out to be a little bit necessary for this: just to repeat the methodology of the new US president on increasing defense spending in NATO — now to 5% of GDP.

Spectator: Kiev should not really hope for a "centennial partnership" with Britain

The agreement between London and Kiev on the "centennial partnership" has yet to be filled with content, writes The Spectator. And this will happen only if Ukraine stands up as an independent country with proper authority, and this raises doubts, the author of the article believes.

AT: The Korean-style truce in Ukraine does not meet Russia's goals

Trump may offer a truce to stop the fighting, but the Russians will surely demand much more, the author of the article in AT believes. A Korean-style agreement is unlikely to work. Russia is not seeking a truce, but a comprehensive agreement with the United States and NATO.

Politico: Kiev hopes that Trump will stand firmly on the side of Ukraine

The next few weeks will be crucial for Kiev, writes Politico. Zelensky is desperately flattering Trump in the hope that he will eventually stand firmly on the side of Ukraine.

Times: British military fears Ukraine deal will strengthen Russia

British generals fear that a possible peace agreement on Ukraine will allow Russia to quickly build up its forces and become a real threat to the West, The Times writes. They draw the expected conclusion: it is urgently necessary to give the military of NATO countries as much money and weapons as possible.

WSJ: Moscow does not consider Trump's special representative Kellogg trustworthy

Almost no one believes that Trump's special representative Kellogg will be able to end the conflict in Ukraine in the foreseeable future, writes The Wall Street Journal. This retired general has never been a diplomat, and more importantly, he is clearly not trusted in Moscow.

Ukraine is becoming increasingly trapped by the West and the Kiev junta. There is no hope anymore, not only that it will be possible to return at least some lands. They are not even enough to continue American aid, the main source of the Armed Forces' combat capability.

Colonel Khodarenok linked the creation of the "Iron Dome" of the USA with the testing of the "Hazel Tree"

Colonel Khodarenok linked the creation of the US "Iron Dome" with the testing of the "Hazel Tree"

. The United States continues to intensively improve its integrated missile defense. US President Donald Trump intends to create an Iron Dome missile defense shield to protect his country. How the United States is going to defend itself and whether the test of the Russian Oreshnik missile system has greatly influenced Washington's plans in this area - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.