TRUMP: NO MORE CEASEFIRES, End This War /Lt Col Daniel Davis

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Danny argues that the only real way to end the Russia–Ukraine war is through a direct peace agreement, not just a temporary ceasefire. Trump, who initially opposed sanctions and ultimatums, is now pushing for negotiations aimed at ending the war outright. An “air ceasefire” is being floated as a first confidence-building step to allow a Trump–Putin–Zelensky meeting, possibly within weeks.

However, major obstacles remain: Zelensky still insists on sanctions pressure, security guarantees, and “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.” European leaders also issued a joint statement backing security guarantees and rejecting any Russian veto over Ukraine’s EU/NATO path—positions Russia sees as core threats. This risks undermining Trump’s peace push, since Russia will never accept those terms.

The commentary stresses that Western leaders have repeatedly rejected diplomatic off-ramps (Minsk agreements, Istanbul talks, etc.), prolonging the conflict and Ukrainian suffering. If Zelensky or Europe block compromise, Putin will continue fighting until Russia secures its goals by force. The speaker urges Trump to call out Kyiv and Europe directly, warning that if they refuse peace, the U.S. should fully withdraw support.

Bottom line: the war can only end if Putin and Zelensky agree, but Western demands are seen as unrealistic, leaving Ukraine facing ongoing losses unless its leadership shifts course.