After 17 years, Change of direction in Munich.

 UKRAINE WAR ENDING, JUST A MATTER OF HOW

2008 MUNICH MEETING BEGAN THE UKRAINE PROJECT

While most of the elite leaders at the Munich conference were dismayed at the open notice of change of direction in U. S. foreign policy, the reality is that a change is required concerning the Ukraine conflict. 

As predicted by many, Ukraine cannot prevail in this conflict, the choices are to save as much as possible of Ukraine or go to all out war with Russia. Only with a leadership of U.S. military might would such an enterprise hope to be successful and the consequences are not worth the risk to the global wellbeing. The Ukraine conflict is going to end and it will be a defeat for Ukraine and the west. The question is, can Ukraine be preserved a as viable country in the future or just a barren area between east and west.

While we see the Uk and some others talk of NATO to the rescue, It is not evident that they have the capability or the will to mass troops and take on Russia. The EU members are suffering greatly from this conflict, economically and politically, and there is no end in sight with this conflict continuing.

The U.S., with 750 foreign military bases a $36 Trillion debt and annual deficits making up over 25 % of current budgets needs to make massive changes at home rather take on more war. The world is now at a pivotal crossroads.

So,  it seems there is meeting planned between Russia and U.S. in Saudi Arabia. The preparations are beginning tomorrow with U.S. and Russian delegates preparing for a meeting between Trump and Putin.

Europe and Ukraine are outraged that they will not be included, but this meeting is going to be about much more than Ukraine. There are indications that both sides agree that a new view of the existing global order is necessary to avoid future conflict. While in the early stages, it is indicated that this new reality will include China at some time in the future. It includes agreements on nuclear weapons and a reduction of military spending. Some consider the possibility of a new Yalta conference, but with different players.

Ukraine is in tough spot in that they have a constitutional amendment they pushed through to ban all talks with Russia. Russia will not make agreements with Zelensky since his term expired in 2024 and they do not consider him a legitimate representative. They are talking about new election is October, but that will most likely be too little, too late. Their parliament should appoint negotiators and Ukraine needs to have seperate talks with Russia.

Ukraine would be wise to not give up their mineral wealth, if they hope to be a prosperous and viable country in the future. What will be left of Ukraine could still be a prosperous country, if they agree to be militarily neutral and negotiate trade agreements with the EU and Russia.  While some believe that the U.S. should recoup its losses, the reality is this was a U.S. inspired project and it should bear this cost. Ukraine's cost of lives and and property is incalculable. Ukraine will need to make many hard decisions and it must start with free and fair elections across the country.