Putin is simply ‘flattering’ and ‘appeasing’ Trump, claims a Russian political analyst (Image: Getty)
Experts have warned that a looming meeting between Vladimir Putin and will not stop the ‘Kremlin’s warmongering’
On a dramatic day yesterday, had a with Putin in which the leaders agreed to begin negotiations to end the war in “immediately”.
Senior lawmaker Leonid Slutsky, head of the Duma’s international affairs committee, claimed the meeting could take place soon, as early as in February or March in Saudi Arabia, according to Russian state news agency RIA.
However, Russian political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya claims Putin is simply “flattering” and “appeasing” Trump and is fully prepared for the talks to fail.
The Kremlin believes that “there is nothing the West can do that would reverse ‘s territorial gains and prevent ‘s collapse in the long run”.
‘There is nothing the West can do that would reverse Russia’s territorial gains’, says Ms Stanovaya (Image: Getty)
Ms Stanovaya believes nothing “will not deter from its ultimate goal”.
She wrote on X: “Putin will continue to flatter and appease Trump, offering concessions that Trump will portray as a HUGE SUCCESS and a WONDERFUL DEAL.
“But these concessions – such as a ceasefire – will not deter from its ultimate goal: securing a “friendly” on its terms.”
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a US policy research organisation, said “a premature deal risks letting Putin off the hook […] before and the United States attain a true position of strength”.
After learning of the US president’s plan to meet Putin, British Defence Secretary John Healey said it was for to decide the timing and terms of any deal.
Trump could meet Putin as early as February or March in Saudi Arabia (Image: Getty)
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The US has suggested that, as part of a peace deal, must accept it will have to give up some territory to and it is unlikely would join Nato, which will come as a bitter disappointment to Kyiv.
Just yesterday Ukrainian President said he had spoken with Trump about a “lasting, reliable peace”.
has previously expressed his confidence in Trump’s ability to broker a ceasefire, in a post to his X social media channel, he wrote it was “crucial” that any security guarantees in a peace deal involve the United States, Europe and Britain.
He said: “Security guarantees must involve the United States as the most significant guarantor, alongside Europe, including the EU and the UK.
“This is crucial. Only together. Whether it’s a contingent, weapons, naval presence, personnel, or air defence systems—it must be a joint effort between the US and Europe.”