This whole thing was flawed from the start, the first meeting in Saudi Arabia: Remembering Rubio talking about the future relationship with Russia alarmed me. On that meeting something was agreed we do not know, and it transpires now. Then the delusional propaganda about a peace process.

Where there is none. Other than Russia increasing their attacks on civilians doubling down on it. Now Trump telling Ukraine to cede territory for what Russia calls a peace. No meaningful sanctions from the USA to not "disturb" the process. A pattern emerges. It is to bring the USA towards Russia.

And with it away from Europe. That is what Putin wants. Trump and Putin agreed that it is now up to Europe & Kiev. Trump firing on NATO, member spending. Trump does not understand the EU, wants it gone. So does Putin. There are common goals, that Putin was able to align for him in Alaska.