For 10 days, from the verbal controversy of the US president with Volodimir Zelenski in the Oval Office, Ukraine is plagued by Donald Trump’s rage. Now, it’s time for purification – or another painful slap. On March 11, the delegations of America and Ukraine are set to meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The American side argues that the purpose of the meeting is to be engraved ‘the frame for a peace agreement and an initial ceasefire of fire“

However, in the Ukrainian camp, although hoping for a positive development, fears are that the meeting could be another fiasco, be a delay in Trump’s delays or an US president’s attempt to secure concessions for Russia.

The summit in Jeddah takes place in a period when Russia escalates military pressure toward Ukraine. The Kremlin is forged Kiev and other cities with unmanned aircraft and rockets, while at the same time Russian and North Korean soldiers are conducting a new round of attacks to expel the Ukrainians from Kursk, the Russian pockets.

The talks include strong faces on both sides. The US Secretary of State participates in the US Delegation Mark Rubio and the National Security Advisor Mike Waltswhile the negotiations will probably lead the Steve WeitkovTrump’s trusted envoy to Ukraine and the Middle East, who recently met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Head of the Ukrainian delegation will be the Antrii YermakVolodimir Zelenski’s closest partner and Kiev’s strong face, while the Ukrainian Foreign Minister will be on his side. Antiquethe Minister of Defense Rustem Umero and the army official Paulo. All of them have been formally appointed by Zelenski, but it is commonly known to be trusted by Yermak.

This is a problem as Yermak is not particularly popular to Trump’s officials. In addition, although Ukraine insists that it is a coincidence, it is strange that Zelenski will be in Riyadh on the same day for talks with the Saudi government.

Ukraine has set several goals and has shaped its strategy together with France and Britain, which have assumed the role of mediator between White House and Kiev. The least he is seeking is to sign an agreement on the joint utilization of Ukrainian minerals with the US. On March 7, Zelenski also suggested that there be a ceasefire in the air and sea: the goal, according to the West official, is to throw the ball into the Russian stadium by putting demands for it.

Both of these moves, as West’s officials hope, will create the feeling that Ukraine is ready to work with Donald Trump. Thus, if Russia says no in a framework of agreement that has been accepted by America and Ukraine, it will be up to Trump to try to push Putin to accept his terms.

However, It is not yet clear what terms of America will set at the Saudi Arabian session.

Ukraine will probably make it clear that any peace agreement restricts its ability to reassure it, forces it to legally recognize the occupied territories as Russian or intervening in its domestic policy – for example insisting on elections that are currently not possible for the country.

Finally, Kiev can insist on security guarantees from America. It seems unlikely to make progress at this point. Britain and France are asking America to provide a “protection” force for European peacekeeping forces if a complete ceasefire is agreed. But so far, Washington has not committed it to this. Last week, on the other hand, America limited the provision of information to Ukraine.

What does Russia ask for? Some reports in recent days indicate that Vladimir Putin may receive a conditional truce. However, the playing game may well be more complex and more cynical. High -ranking source near Kremlin reports that Russia intends to demand Ukraine to make neutralization statementwhile excluding the possibility of developing the country in foreign peacekeeping forces. Probably this is something that Ukraine will not even consider – at least not before meaningful negotiations begin.

Kurt Wolker, who served as a special representative in Ukraine during the first Trump government, says Russia will distort any ceasefire proposal. “They will say: we cannot agree on it, but let’s do something else. Putin is smart enough not to say no. ”

Former Ukrainian diplomat says America and Russia reflect each other’s tactics, gradually detaching concessions from Ukraine Before the essential negotiations begin. Any subsequent conversations will aim for Ukraine to retreat even more than its red lines.

Any successful and lasting peace agreement would require America to put pressure on the Kremlin to comply and continue to do so. On March 7, Trump threatened to impose significant sanctions on Russia. But the developments so far show that Trump is a favorable manner against Putin.

A few hours later, Trump said: “I find it more difficult, honestly, to work with Ukraine … As for achieving a final settlement, it can be easier to work with Russia.” Volker points out that ‘Trump tries to keep Ukraine under pressure because he wants to accept any peace agreement He manages to secure … the Ukrainians are the obstacle because they are not delivered. “

A senior Ukrainian security official claims that Americans have not shown that they still think of a complete exit from Ukraine, and to leave Europe on its own.

Others are less optimistic. The most dangerous scenario facing Ukraine is that the talks do not succeed, which could lead America to intensify pressure on Kiev. Another Ukrainian official warns that if America continues to hold the same stance, it could bring Ukraine to a “gray zone”. This would force her to use more wicked military tactics to ensure her survival.

Tuesday’s talks could not be larger. If they collapse, Ukraine is unlikely to have another chance: “The Americans will intensify their teaching rhetoric, and they will impose on us what Russia and Russia decide.”