US Envoy Steve Witkoff Tries to Sell Out Ukraine to Kremlin's Advantage
A recent conversation between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian presidential advisor Yuri Ushakov has sparked alarm among Ukraine's allies, as the Trump administration appears to be moving closer to its old ally, Vladimir Putin. The peace plan, which has been met with widespread criticism for its harsh terms, now seems even more ominous in light of the recorded phone call.
The proposal, which was drafted by Witkoff and has been touted as a "breakthrough" deal, calls for Ukraine to cede significant territory, cut back its military, and abandon any notion of joining NATO. Critics have long argued that this is little more than a sellout of Ukrainian sovereignty, and the latest revelation appears to validate their concerns.
Witkoff's efforts seem to be paying off, as Putin has reportedly given the plan his backing. The Trump administration's willingness to appease Russia on Ukraine is seen by many as a brazen display of Trump's supposed "art of the deal" - but at what cost? Critics argue that this is not diplomacy, but a form of hostage-taking, where the US is using its leverage to secure favorable terms for Putin.
The implications are dire. Ukraine's future independence and security will be put under the microscope, as the international community scrambles to respond to this brazen move. The deal may be touted as a "win" for Trump, but the true losers are Ukraine's people, who will be forced to live with the consequences of their country being sold out to Russia.
It remains to be seen whether this "art of the deal" will ultimately prove to be a recipe for disaster, or if it can still find a way to salvage what is left of Ukrainian sovereignty. One thing is certain, however: this is a turning point in Ukraine's struggle for independence, and the world should be watching closely as events unfold.
A recent conversation between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian presidential advisor Yuri Ushakov has sparked alarm among Ukraine's allies, as the Trump administration appears to be moving closer to its old ally, Vladimir Putin. The peace plan, which has been met with widespread criticism for its harsh terms, now seems even more ominous in light of the recorded phone call.
The proposal, which was drafted by Witkoff and has been touted as a "breakthrough" deal, calls for Ukraine to cede significant territory, cut back its military, and abandon any notion of joining NATO. Critics have long argued that this is little more than a sellout of Ukrainian sovereignty, and the latest revelation appears to validate their concerns.
Witkoff's efforts seem to be paying off, as Putin has reportedly given the plan his backing. The Trump administration's willingness to appease Russia on Ukraine is seen by many as a brazen display of Trump's supposed "art of the deal" - but at what cost? Critics argue that this is not diplomacy, but a form of hostage-taking, where the US is using its leverage to secure favorable terms for Putin.
The implications are dire. Ukraine's future independence and security will be put under the microscope, as the international community scrambles to respond to this brazen move. The deal may be touted as a "win" for Trump, but the true losers are Ukraine's people, who will be forced to live with the consequences of their country being sold out to Russia.
It remains to be seen whether this "art of the deal" will ultimately prove to be a recipe for disaster, or if it can still find a way to salvage what is left of Ukrainian sovereignty. One thing is certain, however: this is a turning point in Ukraine's struggle for independence, and the world should be watching closely as events unfold.
this is so worrying! 
i mean, what if trump's "art of the deal" just ends up being a way to let russia get away with something it shouldn't? 
how can we be sure that ukraine isn't getting taken advantage of here? 
and what about all those people who are fighting for their country's independence - do they even matter anymore? 
is the us just gonna sit back and let russia just take over? 
I gotta say, this whole situation with Witkoff and Putin is super weird. Like, I get why Ukraine needs help, but do we really need to give away that much territory? It feels like we're trying to save face for Trump instead of helping our actual ally 
. And what's up with the "art of the deal" thing? Sounds like he's playing a game of chess, but who's actually winning here? Russia's just gonna keep taking and taking... meanwhile Ukraine's left holding the bag 
. Can't we find a way to balance our interests without sacrificing our values? 
. If Putin gets his way, it'll be devastating for Ukraine and their people who've been fighting so hard for independence 
. The international community needs to step in ASAP and put a stop to this before it's too late 
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What's next, are we gonna start giving Russia a free pass on everything they do? 
And what about the people of Ukraine, like, what are they supposed to think when this happens? They're already struggling so much with the war and stuff... to have someone from their own country just hand it over to another country? 
It's just not right. Can't we just try to find a way to keep everyone safe without making one country feel like they're being taken advantage of? 
. Trump's deal with Putin looks super bad 
. Russia getting what it wants is not cool 
. We gotta support Ukraine more 
. This whole situation is super worrying 
. The US needs to step up and help Ukraine more 
. Not good for the world 
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it was so funny like it was all 'nyah nyah i'm gonna get those nuts' and then the bird is all 'nope not on my watch' 
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. The Trump admin's all about "art of the deal" but at what cost, right? 
. We should be keepin' an eye on this, for sure 
I'm getting major red flags from this convo! The US is basically giving away Ukraine to Russia? It feels like they're just trying to save face or get something out of it. Newsflash: appeasing Putin ain't gonna solve anything, and if we let him walk all over Ukraine now, what's next? The world needs to keep an eye on this one, 'cause the implications are huge 
. And what's with the numbers on Ukrainian military spending? Down by 45% since 2018 
. Something's gotta change... I've got a spreadsheet too 
- Ukraine's GDP has shrunk by 5.6% since the conflict began in 2014. We need diplomatic pressure ASAP, not just empty words 
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not cool, guys... not cool at all 
this whole thing just gives me the chills i mean, think about it - one of our top diplomats is basically trying to sell out another country's sovereignty like it's a business deal 
The real winners here are the ones who benefit from this "breakthrough" plan... and honestly, I'm not seeing anyone on that list