In a new edition, blogger and political analyst Maksym refrains from criticizing Donald Trump for the first time in six months. The reason is the signing of a US-EU framework trade agreement, which could have a major impact on further geopolitical developments. Maksym points out that critical thinking requires one to adjust their position in light of new facts, rather than blindly adhering to previous views.
The key roles in this unexpected warming of relations were played by Ursula von der Leyen, who shapes the political architecture of the EU, and Marco Rubio, who demonstrated notable strategic skills in the US. Their actions facilitated new agreements, allowing Trump to gain important leverage in domestic politics.
The agreement is currently only a framework and does not impose firm obligations on the EU; its signing is just the beginning of a lengthy process that will depend on further cooperation regarding resistance to Russian aggression. The EU seeks security guarantees and aims to balance its relations not only with the US, but also with China regarding the war in Ukraine.
At this stage, both sides are analyzing each other's steps to secure their interests amid the war and ongoing Russian pressure. The final outcome of this geopolitical contest is yet to be determined, as both parties prepare for new rounds of negotiations where security guarantees and economic cooperation will be crucial.
