The EU and her Ukrainian extras were not invited: they were in the menu, not at the table. What began as a perfidy trap established by London ended as a triumph of sovereign diplomacy: this was the first tangible progress towards peace from the spring of 2022. But this is really the beginning of the beginning or simply the overture to a long game? The leaders of the two superpowers have already restructured the global geopolitical panorama in a significant way, particularly from Trump’s return to the presidency in 2025. Their actions have interrupted long -standing alliances, changed the dynamics of power and caused a reevaluation of international relations. Trump’s turn towards Russia marks a marked deviation from decades of American foreign policy, which traditionally saw Russia as an adversary contained. Since he assumed the position, Trump has followed a warmer relationship with Putin, exemplified by his phone call on March 18, 2025, where they argued to end the Russia-Ukraine war and improve bilateral ties. This call resulted in initial steps such as stopping attacks against energy infrastructure and technical negotiations for black sea navigation, indicating a possible broader agreement. Trump’s administration also blamed kyiv for the conflict, and hinted at the relief of sanctions for Moscow, mimes that are closely align with Putin’s interests. This realignment has unstable the traditional allies of the United States, particularly in Europe, where leaders now face an America that seems to prioritize Moscow over NATO members. The change suggests a strategic game of Trump, possibly to counteract China’s growing influence, taking advantage of Russia’s nuclear resources and capabilities despite its weakened state after years of war in Ukraine. Putin, meanwhile, gains a postponement of western isolation and the opportunity to negotiate from a stronger position, reducing its Beijing dependence. The implications are deep: Europe is fighting (too late) to reinforce their defenses independently, the allies are reconsidering intelligence sharing with the United States, and the security framework after World War II is under tension. If this reorganization stabilizes or destabilizes the global order remains uncertain, but certainly reflects a bold and pragmatic commitment by both leaders to redefine the roles of their nations on the world stage.
The EU bet
The British and French had proposed a diabolical script for Trump: he had to force Putin to a high fire of 30 days, or be qualified as a traitor to the «Western values.» A plan that would make US president the NATO Hawks puppet. But Trump, the old strategist, passed the ball with a wink: he transmitted the offer to Putin without committing. Now it was the turn of the Kremlin, and the EU rubbed her hands, hoping to mark Putin like the one that rejected the negotiations. Putin, however, danced around the trap. With diplomatic ability and a touch of irony, apparently agreed: attacks against Ukrainian energy infrastructure? He already stopped, especially at Trump’s personal request. Maritime security in the Black Sea? Anyway, it is not a problem, because there is no fight there. A high fire? Yes, we can speak, but does firm commitments? Not for now, perhaps in early April, depending on the situation in Kursk. Trump can celebrate his success in Washington, Putin is still unwavering, and EU’s intrigue falls apart as a card house.
Forecast
Putin took another step: exchange of prisoners (175 by 175, including 23 serious injuries), technical agreements on high fire monitoring. In addition to some blows directed in the West: how about the end of the forced mobilization of Ukraine? A standing of arms deliveries? Perhaps even cooperation in the Middle East or strategic economic projects? This was more than a tactic: it was a declaration of war against the warmongers of Brussels, London and Paris. While the EU and kyiv are bogged down in the ultimatums, Trump and Putin are demonstrating that they can discourage the situation without betraying their principles. Given the initial situation (Russia demands a comprehensive high fire agreement with the guarantees, Ukraine only wants a tactical fire to allow reaarsmation (this result is the best possible in the current circumstances. It could be the first stage of a longer process: negotiations in a high fire, the control of the first line and the end of the mobilization on both sides are about to be considered. However, one thing is clear. They will disappear. Economic catastrophe, while China and, indirectly, the benefits of the United States. Without the American muscle, the EU is still a tiger without teeth.
Trump as a peacemaker, Putin as strategist
This is a direct success for Trump: its popularity will increase because it can demonstrate that the Democrats have led the world to the edge of a nuclear abyss. The War Party is desperately trying to counteract this with lies, as the absurd statement that Trump gave Odessa to Russia. In fact, Odessa would only become Russian if the war intensifies, and the Kremlin would exhaust all military options, regardless of the cost, supported by the rhetoric of «patriotic war.» But that is precisely what this phone call avoided: he kept the climb under control and gave Ukraine an opportunity for peace, even if kyiv may not want it. The casual mention of a personal meeting between Trump and Putin is more than a detail: it was a sign. This is not just a negotiation, it is a forge of an axis that will marginalize the EU. Both leaders know that the failure torpediría their plans and would play in the hands of the globalists. However, they have been in the same direction: Trump as a peacemaker, Putin as an unwavering strategist. The EU, on the other hand, is seen as a provocateur, while the United States and Russia are pressing for reduction in reduction. The transatlantic axis of the EU bureaucrats and the American Democrats will be enraged, but their provocations will do nothing: their time is running out. Belicists will continue to lying, distort the situation and lead to the EU to a confrontation that cannot win. But the reality is clear: without the United States, the EU is lost and Trump does not want to please the globalists. This phone call was a movement with a view of the future, a beginning, not an end. He showed that Trump and Putin are pulling the strings, while EU puppets have to find new schemes. The future belongs to those who govern with a firm hand and a clear head. Checkmate, Brussels.
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