The Daily Signal Putin to Meet with Zelensky, Democrats Flounder as Support Booms for Crime Crackdown | Aug. 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
President Trump aims for a Russo-Ukrainian peace deal in talks with Zelensky and European leaders, reflecting a growing public desire for peace in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Democrats grapple with diverse voter support as they protest National Guard deployments to Washington, D.C. The rising crime rates in the capital are scrutinized, especially concerning their effects on young black and brown residents. The discussion also critiques the effectiveness of curfew policies and reveals the divide between residents' safety concerns and political elites.
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Trilateral Push Toward Ukraine Peace
- Trump pursued trilateral diplomacy with both Putin and Zelensky to push for a negotiated end to the Russo‑Ukrainian war.
- European leaders and Ukraine signaled openness to security guarantees as part of a possible deal.
Ukrainian Public Mood Has Flipped
- Ukrainian public opinion shifted dramatically from fighting until victory to favoring negotiations to end the war quickly.
- That flip suggests rising domestic pressure in Ukraine for a diplomatic off‑ramp.
Define Concrete Security Guarantees
- Coordinate concrete security guarantees among the U.S. and European partners before formalizing any Russia‑Ukraine settlement.
- Define who will perform which security roles to deter future aggression and make a deal credible.