Domestic minefields and more for Trump and Zelensky.

 DON'T DOUBT THAT MANY WANT TO SABOTAGE PEACE PROGRESS 

CAN PUTIN AND TRUMP PREVAIL OVER WARMONGERS?

I am convinced that Trump is making a sincere effort to end this Ukraine conflict. I also do believe that Putin is also sincere in his desire to come to a resolution, but I suspect very apprehensive due to the history and the continued demonization of both him and Russia. I also believe that both Trump and Putin, at least for now, have confidence in each others sincerity. That may be the most important ingredient in these negotiations.

While everyone was on their best behaviour yesterday, we can bet behind the scenes the EU leaders with the exception of Meloni of Italy, are plotting ways to sabotage actual peace. There are many who have invested much and for a long time in their hope of defeating Russia, ousting Putin and covet the resources of Russia. I assume they were concerned that open hostility would drive Trump away from NATO and support of Ukraine. 

The intelligence community of the U.S., Uk, Ukraine, which is an arm of the CIA and MI6, and others will do everything that they can to derail any real peace agreement.

The domestic ultra-nationalists of Ukraine will not go quietly or support any ceding of territory or peace with Russia.  Zelensky is treading on very dangerous ground. 

In the U.S., the Intelligence and state department deep state will do whatever they can to undermine Trump and any peace with Russia. 

The continued interference in the domestic politics of Romania, Moldova, Georgia and Azerbaijan also needs to be addressed for lasting peace. Some may expect to shift their focus to those nations in their attempt to undermine Russia.

We can expect actions that attempt to undermine Russia's sincerity either by sabotage or actions that they will attempt to blame on Russia. The hope is that both Trump and Putin keep open lines of communication to not let that affect their progress.

An indication for all this was aired yesterday. John Brennan, former CIA director and co-collaborator of the Russian hoax, was outraged that Trump allowed Putin in his security limo, claiming that Putin may have used the opportunity to plant listening devices in the car. It shows that Trump did the right thing by revoking his security clearance.

In the meantime the war will go on and pressure will be exerted on all that negotiated peace is paramount in preserving a viable Ukraine in the future. I suspect that pressure is necessary to bring everyone to the table. We can only hope for all concerned, that this conflict can come to a resolution and lasting peace and prosperity for all.