Trump’s world view: cynical, self-interested and money-grabbing
Latest Ukraine peace plan presented by the US would be a capitulation to Moscow
Latest Ukraine peace plan presented by the US would be a capitulation to Moscow

Zelenskyy and allies contain White House’s tilt towards Moscow for now

Talks about ending the war are really about securing US punishment of the other side

Lack of clarity over US security guarantees shows primacy of form over substance

Washington’s mixed signals and shifting proposals unsettle allies as negotiations near a critical phase

Draft agreement has shocked Europe and is unlikely to satisfy Kyiv or Moscow

Hardline message over US-Russia plan at volatile meeting in Kyiv sparks alarm among European allies