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Ukraine negotiations (Part 1) - the US goes alone

2025/2/13
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Jim Townsend: 我认为现在幕后发生的事情公开化是件好事,我们可以开始看到协议的轮廓。特朗普政府已经明确表示乌克兰加入北约是不可能的,这实际上是对俄罗斯的让步。我个人认为,在谈判前就做出让步会削弱谈判地位,相当于把谈判筹码放进了俄罗斯的口袋。如果我是泽连斯基,我会觉得Hegseth的讲话摧毁了乌克兰的支柱,暗示这场战争不会以乌克兰的胜利结束。虽然美国的首要任务是中国,但这并不意味着必须以牺牲欧洲的利益为代价。我们既要关注中国,也要与欧洲盟友合作,加强他们的实力。特朗普的“美国优先”意味着我们的利益至上,而本届政府认为我们的首要利益是中国。

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The podcast discusses Donald Trump's phone call with Vladimir Putin, marking the beginning of negotiations for Ukraine. Experts question whether this signals a potential compromise at Ukraine's expense. The conversation shifts to the need for transparency and understanding of the potential agreements.
  • Trump's call with Putin signals start of Ukraine negotiations.
  • Concerns among European diplomats that Ukraine may be compromised.
  • Behind-the-scenes talks between Washington, Moscow, and Zelensky.
  • Uncertainties about the nature of potential agreements (ceasefire vs. peace agreement)

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Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin signals the start of Ukraine negotiations, sparking fears among allies that it may come at Kyiv’s expense. Former Pentagon official Jim Townsend explains how early concessions could weaken Trump’s position—and why the US is pushing Europe to take on more of the defence burden.

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