A Europe that wants to return to the negotiating table will first have to change its vocabulary.
Until European leaders show a genuine motivation for peace by respecting Russia’s rights, Russia must assert its terms by militarily defeating its enemies. Moscow is open to peace talks. The Europeans are definitely not.
What makes these talks so much harder is not only Zelensky’s stubbornness but also business deals which have been made and are in jeopardy.
Christmas is coming early, with Trump promising good news of peace soon, not just in Ukraine but also with Iran.
Key to a deal being had is if Trump can make a concrete gesture. But will he?
If Europe wants to become the subject—rather than the object—the only one where it still sits at the same table with Moscow—and fill it with verifiable proposals before an incident forces the issue.
For people who have been following events in Ukraine closely, the news of a torture dungeon is not surprising.
Trump lost the midterms but the Iran war continues. He’ll seek a fake victory for his legacy.
