The return of Viktor. He was president of Ukraine at one time. He dismantled the Ukrainian military and placed militias with his loyal oligarchs. Crimea was allowed to remain with Ukraine because Russia controlled Viktor.
President Zelenskyy will do what is best for Ukraine, but, this is not a peace treaty, it is surrender. Why should Russia care about the strength of sovereign Ukraine’s military if he gets all the land he wants? Putin wants the subordinate Ukraine back to continue his march westward.
Trump is a fool. He is weakening NATO by surrendering Ukraine to Putin. What’s in it for Trump?
President Zelenskyy needs to have his own peace treaty in place to start serious negotiations directly with Russia. He does not need a mediary. He needs strong friends to assist Putin in accepting unconditional peace for the region.
