WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch The Path to Durable Peace in the Russia Ukraine War
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Aug 18, 2025 The podcast dives into President Trump's recent meeting with European leaders and Ukraine's Zelensky, focusing on ending the Ukraine-Russia war. It explores the intricate peace negotiations, particularly the significance of security guarantees for Ukraine's stability. The discussion highlights Zelensky's challenges amid territorial disputes and the military dynamics between the nations. Analyzing past summit reflections, the episode underscores the complexities of achieving a durable peace in the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Deal Must Preserve Sovereignty And US Credibility
- The key question is whether a deal preserves Ukrainian sovereignty and provides real security guarantees.
- A durable peace must favor U.S. credibility and make rivals doubt American weakness.
Fortress Belt Is Central Defense
- Ukraine's 'Fortress Belt' is a heavily fortified 31-mile defensive line crucial to slowing Russian advances.
- Giving it up would expose Ukraine to deeper future incursions and rely on unreliable Russian promises.
Territorial Concessions Risk Future War
- Handing territory to Russia risks strengthening its position and making future attacks likelier.
- Ukrainians distrust Russian commitments because past agreements were repeatedly violated.