The Briefing with Albert Mohler Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Putin Holds The Upper Hand
- Russia currently holds the initiative in the Ukraine war, so any durable peace will reflect Russian bargaining power.
- Albert Mohler warns that peace will likely come on terms favorable to Vladimir Putin unless Western guarantees shift that balance.
Territorial Gains Are Central To Talks
- Putin seeks recognition of expanded territorial control, including Donbass and adjacent regions.
- Mohler stresses such demands make any settlement a bitter pill for Ukraine and its supporters.
Security Guarantees Could Change Calculus
- Western security guarantees like an Article 5–style pledge could be pivotal for Ukraine's future.
- Mohler notes Trump frames such guarantees outside formal NATO membership but sees them as necessary for lasting peace.
