US shifts allegiance: Trump's return sparks Moscow alliance concern
The French newspaper "Le Figaro" suggests that the United States is altering its stance towards Ukraine. With Donald Trump's return to the White House, an "alliance with Moscow against Kyiv" is anticipated.
What you need to know
- Change of alliances: "Le Figaro" claims that the US is shifting from supporting Ukraine to forming an alliance with Russia, associated with Donald Trump's return to the White House.
- Peace terms: Trump is said to be imposing peace on Ukraine under terms favourable to Russia, including recognising the annexation of Crimea and withdrawing from NATO.
- Neutralisation of investigations: According to "Le Figaro," Trump has neutralised 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, which aligns with Vladimir Putin's demands. These conditions include recognising the annexation of Crimea and Ukraine's withdrawal from NATO membership.
Trump's uncompromising approach
"Le Figaro" emphasises 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 leader couldn't have dreamed of a better ally," the newspaper opines, noting that even China did not recognise the annexation of Crimea.
According to "Le Figaro," Trump does not dispel suspicions of foreign influences that emerged during his first term. The French newspaper claims that the US president "neutralised" all investigations concerning Russian interference and war crimes in Ukraine.
"His ambition would be to lure Moscow away 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 operate on multiple fronts simultaneously."
