Re: Russia says U.S. relations are on brink of collapse Re: On Ukraine: Mearsheimer and Dugin

Russian spin:
" Trump-Puttin summit agenda: Accepting US peace plan would end Ukraine
conflict on Moscow's terms
Trump to accept Putin's terms for Ukraine because Xi Jinping is coming
to Moscow
Xi Jinping accepted Vladimir Putin's invitation to Moscow for Victory
Day. If they form a military alliance, Ukraine is not going to be the
only loss for Trump.
..
Key Takeaways
    Negotiations are ongoing, but the phrase "appropriate time” suggests
there is no consensus yet;
    The Kyiv regime is in a position of "do as you're told,” since Trump
did not consult Zelensky before speaking with Putin;
    Trump's disclosure of the talks suggests he is trying to cover up a
weak negotiating position.
Putin Won't Accept a Temporary Compromise on Ukraine
Based on the nature of the discussions, it appears that Putin seeks a
peace settlement that includes the demilitarization and "denazification”
of Ukraine, along with recognition of the current territorial realities.
Trump, on the other hand, is reportedly offering only temporary
measures: a ceasefire and recognition of Russia's control over "occupied
territories” without further concessions. Additionally, Putin may be
pushing Trump to renegotiate the global order.
The only real leverage against Russia would be pressuring China and
India to stop buying Russian oil, or persuading Saudi Arabia to lower
oil prices by increasing production. However, Saudi Arabia has actually
raised oil prices and is not eager to cut its revenues, while businesses
in China and India continue to find ways to purchase Russian oil. Time
is not on Trump's side, as Russia cannot be defeated in a war of
attrition due to its historical resilience and ability to mobilize
resources."
https://english.pravda.ru/world/161655-trump-putin-xi-jinping/