Feb 25 (V7N) - This is a major shift in international diplomacy. Trump's approach to Ukraine and Russia seems to be moving toward negotiations that could dramatically alter the balance of power in Europe. Macron appears to be trying to keep the US aligned with European interests, but Trump's stance on reducing American support for Kyiv and engaging directly with Putin is a game-changer.

The idea of European peacekeepers in Ukraine is interesting, but it raises a lot of questions. Would Russia actually allow them? What kind of security guarantees would the US provide? And how would Zelensky and the Ukrainian people react to a potential deal that might involve territorial concessions?

Putin, meanwhile, seems to be waiting to see how this plays out. If he's open to negotiations, does that mean he’s confident he’s already achieved enough of his objectives? Also, the talk of US-Russian economic cooperation, especially around minerals in occupied Ukraine, suggests that business interests might play a bigger role in any peace deal than previously thought.

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