The Easter ceasefire has come and gone, with Russia and Ukraine trading accusations over thousands of violations as fighting resumes across the front lines – yet another reminder of how difficult it is to bring this war to an end. Amid the renewed hostilities, Donald Trump’s long-promised peace plan is colliding with geopolitical realities.
Trump wants a deal. Putin wants victory. Ukraine will get what it deservesWith Europe arming Ukraine and US elites pushing escalation, peace may be the one thing Washington can’t allow
BY Sergey Poletaev