Trump Envoy Can’t Name a Single Concession Russia Will Make in Peace Deal
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Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, who met with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, said a deal over Ukraine’s raw earth minerals could be signed this week.

Summary

Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, in a CNN interview with Jake Tapper, failed to specify any Russian concessions in a potential Ukraine peace deal despite detailing demands on Ukraine.

After claiming a “friendship” with Putin, Witkoff spoke vaguely about “territorial” and “economic” concessions from both sides. He also claimed a U.S.-Ukraine deal on raw earth minerals would be signed soon.

When confronted with Russian state TV footage suggesting Trump’s stance aligns with Putin’s, Witkoff insisted diplomacy requires communication.

His remarks fueled concerns over Trump’s approach to Russia and Ukraine.

  • Blackmist@feddit.ukEnglish
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    5 hours ago

    We all knew the so-called “peace deal” was going to be rough but “US takes this half, Russia takes that half” is a new low even for him.

    The EU needs to step up it’s war machine. More manufacturing, more army, more WMDs. If we can’t rely on the US then we need our own.

    Sure, all that is expensive, but not half as expensive as not having it. There’s a lot to be said for having a big stick you never have to use.

    • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
      2·
      42 minutes ago

      We all knew the so-called “peace deal” was going to be rough but “US takes this half, Russia takes that half” is a new low even for him.

      Its pretty on par, being honest.

      I mean, last time, it was Poland.