The war in Ukraine continues to drag on. Although the meeting between Trump’s envoy, Witkoff, and Putin has raised some hopes for peace, the fundamental questions remain. Will there be a ceasefire, or will the conflict escalate into a full-scale war? Russia has firmly rejected the possibility of a ceasefire, saying that its decisions will be based on national interests. Russia’s firm position appears to be supported by China.
With a deadline established by Trump drawing near, the United States is intensifying its diplomatic and military preparations. The list of sanctions is also expanding. Russia has also made arrangements for a major conflict, and the threat of war hangs over Europe and Asia emanating from America.
The US Navy is conducting exercises near Russia, specifically in the Chukchi Sea near Alaska. This area represents the shortest distance between Russia and the US. The US Navy is conducting exercises very close to Russia. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has stated that the drills will continue for the entire month, with the UK and Denmark also participating.
Trump is attempting to put pressure on Putin by using both diplomacy and military force. However, it is clear that he doesn’t want a direct war with Russia. This is why Steve Witkoff has visited Moscow, and Trump has also enlisted another close aide to persuade Putin.
Meanwhile, Israel is also striving to get closer to Russia. Netanyahu has spoken with Putin twice in the last seven days. The leaders have discussed issues for about 40 minutes. Netanyahu said that he is trying to reduce tensions in the US-Russia relationship. There have also been positive discussions about a ceasefire. However, news agencies around the world are saying that Putin’s stance indicates that a ceasefire is unlikely.
The Kremlin has declared that there are no limits on the deployment of nuclear missiles. Russia can deploy as many nuclear missiles as it wants. This comes after Russia’s withdrawal from the 1987 treaty with the US. This treaty set limits on the deployment of missiles with ranges of 500-5,500km.
Furthermore, a war front against America has also been prepared. China, Russia’s ally with no limitations, is involved in this front. Just as America has encircled Russia, Russia and China have encircled Japan, a US ally. Chinese and Russian forces are conducting a joint exercise in the East Sea, near Japan, to display strength.
If discussions fail, if attacks occur on the Russian oil export shadow fleet, or if Russian interests are harmed, a large-scale war could erupt.
