Trump's negotiating tactics will not be effective with Putin. A ceasefire must be established first.

13 March 2026

NEE

Trump’s diplomacy fails to achieve peace in Ukraine; Russia benefits from war delays, making a ceasefire essential for any resolution.

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Shuttle diplomacy by the Trump administration has failed to achieve peace in Ukraine, despite numerous meetings with Russian and Ukrainian counterparts. The author criticizes Trump’s approach, noting that his public statements seem disconnected from the reality of the Russian invasion, and points out that Trump appears unconcerned by Putin’s long tenure. The Alaska summit, where Trump met Putin without inviting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, signaled that the “big guys” would settle the conflict, deepening European anxiety. The text argues that Russia benefits from the war’s prolongation, using time to consolidate control in eastern Ukraine. Ultimately, the author contends that Ukraine requires a ceasefire to be at the negotiating table with the US and Europe, emphasizing that without a ceasefire, there can only be war or surrender.

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