Trump's new strategy: U.S. may pivot toward Russia over Ukraine
The French newspaper "Le Figaro" suggests that the U.S. is changing its stance toward Ukraine. With Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, an "alliance with Moscow against Kyiv" is expected to be formed.
What you need to know
- Change of alliances: "Le Figaro" claims that the U.S. is shifting from supporting Ukraine to aligning with Russia, linked to Donald Trump's possible return to the White House.
- Peace terms: Trump is reportedly proposing peace on terms favorable to Russia, including the recognition of Crimea's annexation and Ukraine's withdrawal from NATO.
- Neutralization of investigations: According to "Le Figaro," Trump has allegedly neutralized investigations related to Russian interference and war crimes in Ukraine.
"All or nothing"—that's the approach, according to the French newspaper "Le Figaro," that Donald Trump wants to impose on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for peace, favoring Vladimir Putin's demands. These conditions include recognizing the annexation of Crimea and Ukraine's withdrawal from NATO membership.
Trump's uncompromising approach
"Le Figaro" emphasizes that Trump's presented choice boils down to two forms of capitulation: peace on his terms (which are also Putin's terms), or the loss of the country within three years. "The Kremlin couldn't have dreamed of a better ally," the newspaper opines, noting that even China did not recognize the annexation of Crimea.
According to "Le Figaro," Trump does not dispel suspicions of foreign influences from his first term. The French newspaper claims that the U.S. president "neutralized" all investigations concerning Russian interference and war crimes in Ukraine.
"His ambition would be to wrest Moscow from Beijing's influence," writes "Le Figaro," highlighting that due to these ambitions, Trump overlooked one crucial point—he underestimated the shared desire of Russia and China to end American dominance in the world. Consequently, he underestimated "Putin's ability to play on multiple fronts at once."
