A new interview with a political expert covers several important topics concerning Ukraine. Among them are Donald Trump’s anticipated address on Russia-Ukraine relations, prospects for peace talks, and Vladimir Putin’s possible visit to Beijing.
According to the expert, Trump will likely try to appear as a peace facilitator without making direct promises or decisions. Trump's upcoming statement may include critical remarks about the Biden administration's support for Ukraine and outline the US position on future negotiations with Russia. It's also possible that Trump will call for a bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelensky.
The expert further analyzes Western media reports about Trump potentially withdrawing US direct involvement from negotiations, a move that could benefit Russia by reducing Washington’s role. The analyst believes that major decisions are unlikely before the beginning of September or Putin's potential trip to China.
Regarding initiatives to change the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the expert suggests such proposals may be an attempt to find a compromise for peaceful settlement. However, the initiative has sparked strong opposition and criticism among Ukrainian politicians, and the topic requires further examination.
The expert highlights the complexity of the negotiation preparation phase and stresses that no substantive agreements have yet been reached.
