Trump's return sparks U.S.-Russia ties, shifts Ukrainian support
The French newspaper "Le Figaro" suggests that the U.S. is changing its stance toward Ukraine. With Donald Trump's return to the White House, an "alliance with Moscow against Kyiv" is expected to form.
What you need to know
- Change of alliances: "Le Figaro" claims that the U.S. is shifting from supporting Ukraine to an alliance with Russia, linked to Donald Trump's return.
- Peace terms: Trump is said to be imposing peace on Ukraine under terms favourable to Russia, including the recognition of Crimea's annexation and withdrawal from NATO.
- Neutralization of investigations: According to "Le Figaro," Trump has neutralized investigations related to Russian interference and war crimes in Ukraine.
"All or nothing" - that's the approach, according to "Le Figaro," that Donald Trump wants to impose on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for peace, which favours 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's host 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 that arose during 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," stressing that due to those ambitions, Trump forgot one thing - he underestimated the shared desire of Russia and China to end American dominance in the world. And thus, he underestimated "Putin's ability to play on multiple fronts at once."
