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War in Ukraine: Trump’s Ultimatum to Zelensky, the “New Yalta,” and What the Russians Get
The pressures and hard bargaining by the Americans with the Ukrainians, the sidelining and “ignorance” of the Europeans regarding the geopolitical and economic deal, the fine print of the White House’s 28-point plan and how the developments affect Greece
New talks in Geneva on the Ukraine issue – Zelensky between a rock and a hard place, he has five days to respond to the U.S. 28-point plan
Senior American officials, a Ukrainian delegation, and the E3 security advisers are meeting in Geneva – Kyiv warns of the risk of losing dignity and freedom – The plan adopts key Russian demands in exchange for a ceasefire
Europeans express concern over the Trump plan – Objections to territorial concessions and the “downsizing” of the Ukrainian army
Joint communiqué on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa – They describe the American plan as a basis for a “just and lasting peace,” but reject any change of borders by force
The approaching storm: What the implementation of Trump’s plan for Ukraine means for Europe – The two scenarios for the next day
Washington is turning the page—and changing pace once again—on the Ukraine issue. Zelensky finds himself cornered yet again, and Europe is preparing for the most difficult dilemma of the post–Cold War era
Greek ports in the spotlight: Why Greece is evolving into a key commercial and a geopolitical gateway for Europe
The gradual opening of the Suez Canal to larger ships is further increasing the cargo directed toward Greek ports - The new port entering the map and Cosco’s presence in Piraeus
What’s happening with the Russian spy ship north of Scotland – How Moscow is testing the limits of London, NATO, and the West
The subsea “nervous system” of the West – Legal boundaries, “innocent passage,” and grey zones – Moscow’s message and pressure without Article 5 – London’s response
