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264. The Aid Cut and the Letter: Ukraine's Response to US Pressure

2025/3/7
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Asgol Kruzelnitsky
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Patrick Bishop
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Saul David
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Saul David: 我认为,乌克兰和美国之间长期以来的冷战关系似乎正在缓和。特朗普总统暂停对乌克兰的所有军事援助后,泽连斯基总统向他发了一封信,表达了乌克兰愿意签署稀土矿产协议的意愿。我认为,一旦矿产协议签署,军事援助很可能会恢复。然而,与俄罗斯的谈判将是问题的开始。泽连斯基总统的信件措辞委婉,对特朗普总统表示赞扬,但没有直接道歉。我认为,泽连斯基总统的立场与之前并没有太大区别。 Patrick Bishop: 我认为,泽连斯基总统别无选择,只能放下身段,重新寻求与特朗普总统的和解。然而,这能否取得实质性进展仍有待观察,因为一切最终都取决于俄罗斯的反应。俄罗斯虽然对泽连斯基总统愿意再次进行和平谈判表示积极回应,但其立场却丝毫没有改变。俄罗斯方面明确表示,他们将继续战争,目标是最大程度地损害乌克兰,并实现其对乌克兰领土的要求。 Askold Khruselnycky: 乌克兰民众对特朗普总统暂停军事援助的决定感到震惊和困惑。他们试图区分特朗普总统个人和美国人民。许多人对特朗普总统的言行感到困惑,不明白他为什么要这么做。尽管如此,大多数乌克兰人仍然支持泽连斯基总统,并且他的支持率在最近几周有所上升。乌克兰士兵表示,他们将继续战斗,因为他们知道如果俄罗斯获胜会发生什么。乌克兰民众和媒体对欧洲国家的支持感到鼓舞,尤其感谢英国的支持。他们意识到欧洲国家目前无法完全填补美国援助的缺口,但他们相信欧洲国家会增加国防预算,并提供乌克兰所需的武器和弹药。然而,他们也担心,如果美国停止提供爱国者导弹等关键武器,乌克兰的防御能力将受到严重削弱。 Patrick Bishop: 我认为,特朗普总统暂停军事援助的决定是经过深思熟虑的,是其缓和与俄罗斯关系策略的一部分。这一决定对美国的军事行动造成了重大打击,并使美国更容易受到来自莫斯科的网络攻击。然而,美国网络安全和基础设施安全局仍在继续其防御性网络行动。尽管如此,由于缺乏来自军方的情报,他们的行动效率将会降低。 Saul David: 我认为,特朗普总统的政策缺乏连贯性,难以预测其真实意图。他的关税政策朝令夕改,让人难以捉摸其背后的战略。他的行为也让盟友对其失去信任。 Askold Khruselnycky: 我认为,俄罗斯对特朗普总统的政策变化感到高兴,认为这有利于他们。普京总统的任何协议都不值得信任。美国情报对乌克兰军事行动至关重要,其缺失将对乌克兰造成严重打击。乌克兰的弹药储备可能在未来几个月内耗尽,但欧洲盟友的援助可以防止乌克兰防御崩溃。Starlink卫星通信系统对乌克兰军事行动至关重要。

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The episode opens with a discussion on recent developments between the US and Ukraine, including a letter from Zelensky to Trump and its implications for US military aid and peace negotiations.
  • Zelensky wrote a letter to Trump signaling readiness to negotiate a mineral deal.
  • US military aid to Ukraine was suspended temporarily.
  • The potential for resumed military aid hinges on negotiations surrounding a mineral deal with Ukraine.
  • Russia's stance remains unchanged, with no concessions offered.
  • There is skepticism over the US's long-term commitment to pressuring Russia.

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In a whirlwind 24 hours, the geopolitical landscape has shifted dramatically. Join Saul David and Patrick Bishop on this episode of Battleground as they dissect the latest developments in the Ukraine conflict.

A crucial letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to US President Donald Trump has signalled a potential thawing of tensions, but US aid remains halted and includes the stopping of crucial intelligence sharing.

Plus, we analyse the European Union's response, with Ursula von der Leyen's ambitious €800 billion plan to bolster European defence capabilities.

We are also joined by regular contributor, journalist Askold Khruselnycky, who to provides us with on-the-ground insights and analysis.

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - [email protected]

Producer: James Hodgson

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