OR Ukraine She started the day with the wind of diplomacy for the first time in favor of her. A preliminary framework agreement had been reached with the United States for the minerals her. The agreement provides for US funds to rebuild the country in exchange for a share of Ukraine’s future revenue in energy, infrastructure and hydrocarbons.

At the same time, the first round of peace talks between American, European and Ukrainian officials in Paris took place, which were originally described as “positive”.

However, hopes were soon denied, as both US president Donald Trump as well as the Foreign Minister Mark Rubio They threatened to withdraw from the mediation for a ceasefire if there is no immediate progress.

In accordance with BbcIn Kiev, there was an expectation that the growing US discomfort over Russia would lead to new sanctions against Moscow. Instead, the threat of Washington’s withdrawal from the peace process seems to serve the Kremlin more than Ukraine.

The prevailing assessment is that the collective burden of Ukraine and its European allies is not enough, in the long run, to intercept Russian aggression. Despite the ongoing attempt to occupy Ukrainian territories, Russia still claims that it is seeking peace.

At the same time, it launches some of the most deadly blows against civilians in recent months. To Kharkovat least 100 people were injured and a He was killed when three rockets hit a residential area.

These attacks did not cause a condemnation by the White House, which on the contrary continues to put pressure on Kiev, freezing military assistance, while trying to diplomatically approach Moscow to reach an agreement.

Moscow insists on its maximalist positions

Ukraine has agreed to a full ceasefire after suspending US aid and exchange of information. Russia, for its part, insists on the maximalist requirements for more territories and the removal of the president Volodimir Zelenski, which makes any significant progress unlikely.

In the Black Sea, Michael, Commander of a US Patrol Naval Unit, states:

“If Russia understands all of Ukraine, who knows? In 10 or 15 years he will go to Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, in any Baltic country. It’s clear. “

US military aid to Ukraine is gradually exhausted. No new packages are expected, nor utilizing presidential powers for military support.

If the US leaves the talks, Ukraine will depend solely on its European allies, which will hardly be able to offset Russian power over time.

In a small part of the Ukrainian coastline, Kiev has achieved a regular victory: using western and domestic drones, forced the Russian fleet to retreat and restore a crucial shipping pass.

But, as Zelenski acknowledges, military reality in the field does not find a sufficient response abroad.

Despite the agreement on natural resources, the US side’s threat is leaving the trading character agreement – and raises the question of whether Washington is finally interested in who will control Ukraine if its own interests are safeguarded.