In a striking suggestion reminiscent of Cold War divisions, former President Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, implied that Ukraine could be split into Western and Eastern “zones of responsibility.” This conversation arose amid concurrent talks between Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg without Ukrainian representatives present, much to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s likely discontent.
Discussions emerge around the potential division of Ukraine into zones influenced by Western and Russian interests. Trump’s envoy suggests a pattern reminiscent of post-WWII Berlin, as urgent negotiations unfold, bypassing Ukraine. Despite rejecting any territorial compromises, Ukraine faces ongoing threats amidst continuing drone attacks by Russia, raising concerns over the future of its sovereignty.
The discussions around the potential division of Ukraine raise significant alarms, as they could signal U.S. negotiations that may inadvertently recognise Russian control over certain territories. With a steadfast rejection of territorial concessions from Kyiv, and ongoing reluctance from Moscow to allow NATO peacekeeping forces, the path toward peace remains fraught with tension and uncertainty.
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