This opinion piece claims that Vladimir Putin is close to victory in Ukraine, not due to military prowess but because of Donald Trump's anti-European and anti-Atlanticist policies. Trump's actions have led to a US-Russia negotiation that excludes Ukraine and the EU, mirroring the Yalta Conference of 1945.
Trump's proposed deal acknowledges Russian sovereignty over Crimea, accepts the current situation in other occupied territories, and leaves Ukraine unprotected outside NATO. This effectively supports Russia's aspirations to regain control over Ukraine.
The article depicts a potential new world order, where Russia's influence is strengthened within the Eurasian space, while the future of Ukraine's integration into Europe depends on the willingness of European capitals. The US, meanwhile, focuses on China and America's dominance in the Americas, including ambitions for Greenland.
The author warns of potential consequences, comparing this situation to historical events such as Hitler's acquisition of Czechoslovakia and the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. The absence of NATO integration, or an equivalent security guarantee, leaves Ukraine vulnerable to further Russian aggression.
The article concludes that Ukraine urgently needs NATO and US support to prevent a repeat of past scenarios. Without this, Russia could easily restart hostilities, and a new Iron Curtain may arise, with increased rearmament and a confrontation between democracy and autocracy.