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>Washington-Budapest: Is the end of the war possible?
>I’d like to share with you the thoughts of Ukrainian expert Vadym Denysenko.
4. In this context, there was no realistic chance to discuss Tomahawks or energy issues. At this stage, the Tomahawk story is more hybrid than military. It was used as a warning to Putin: “If you don’t agree to a deal, we’ll destroy your oil terminal.”
5. Another issue that has so far remained off the table is the license for U.S. companies to mine rare earth elements in northern Russia. After his conversation with Putin, Trump said he expected economic projects to launch after a peace agreement. This could also be part of the Budapest deal (if it happens). Here Putin faces a particularly difficult situation, as China would definitely oppose such a move.
6. Trump wants to enter negotiations with China as a “peacemaker”, to prevent a unified China-Russia front. Even if no agreement is reached, Russia will still be forced to balance between Beijing and Washington, rather than fully submit to China. Why? Because of the Tomahawks, which can easily be “pulled back out from under the table” at any moment.
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