There is a misconception that Russia requires an agreement, but that is not the case. It is the United States and its allies that are in need of a deal. Russia has the capacity to prolong its strategic advantage over the US and its partners for an extended period. The West is sitting on a time-bomb…
Diplomatic relations between the US and Russia remain unrealized, with no shared basis for dialogue. The Trump administration continues to engage in the conflict, adhering to the same agenda that President Biden supported. The period of leniency for Trump to walk away from the SMO has concluded. At this juncture, Russia is acutely aware of its true adversaries and where to respond if necessary. It is plausible that Russia may begin to assert its boundaries and could potentially retaliate against US and UK military assets beyond Ukraine. Just as the US and UK have employed proxies and covert operations, Russia is likely capable of doing the same…
“We cheat, we lie, we steal.” As always is the mantra from the USA…
Thus, “Nothing new, nothing changed.”
Also seeing tidbits that Russia will prepare a referendum in new regions of the SMO…
WtR