Vladimir Putin has sabotaged any hopes of peace during the peace talks initiated by Donald Trump, leading to concerns from a foreign policy expert about the potential for further conflict within NATO.
Professor Anthony Glees, a security specialist from the University of Buckingham, highlighted that the most alarming revelation from the recent failed peace negotiations was the indication that Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, now perceives himself as fully prepared for a full-scale war.
On Tuesday, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the US President, traveled to Moscow for crucial discussions with Russian delegates regarding new official propositions aimed at resolving Russia’s ongoing three-year invasion of its neighboring country. The pair received VIP treatment upon their arrival, including a lavish lunch at a prestigious restaurant in the city, although they had to wait for several hours before meeting with Putin.
According to Professor Glees, Putin has opted to continue his “hybrid war” approach against Western nations, expressing confidence in his ability to outmaneuver Trump and achieve victory over Ukraine. This stance poses a significant concern, as evidenced by the failed attempts to persuade Putin through diplomatic means, such as Trump’s recent effort involving Witkoff and Kushner.
The ongoing conflict began when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, triggering an international crisis and posing a threat to capture Kyiv in the initial days of the war. Despite Ukraine receiving support from European allies and the US, the conflict has persisted for over three years, resulting in severe economic repercussions and substantial casualties on both sides.
Hopes that Donald Trump could exert pressure on Moscow and Kyiv to engage in negotiations and reach a ceasefire agreement have been repeatedly dashed, prolonging the conflict and intensifying concerns about the potential escalation into a large-scale conventional war.
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