This also happened in the midst of the dizzying bargain for her: The audio document of a conversation between his two confidential advisors and his was revealed, who since the middle of last October “set up” the negotiation and one advises the other on how it would be best to present himself, with what wrapping and in what context. Forty days after this conversation, the world is anxious about the development of the official negotiation that may culminate with the visit of the Ukrainian president to the White House in the next few days.
In the intense diplomatic movement of the last few days, the teleconferences and successive meetings of delegations – first in Geneva, then in Abu Dhabi – it is extremely difficult to determine what are the modifications to the original US-Russian plan of 28 points, what changes have been achieved by the Europeans and Kiev, where the truth lies and where the propaganda.
“I know what it will take for Peace”
The revelation made last night by the financial agency Bloomberg mainly exposes the American mediator Steve Witkoff, who, without having any diplomatic experience, appears to adopt to a significant extent the logic and demands of the Kremlin, talking to the Russian Yuri Ushakov on October 14.
“Now, between us, I know what it will take to make a peace deal: Donetsk and maybe an exchange of territory somewhere,” says the adviser to Trump and adds: “But instead of talking like that, we better talk more optimistically because I think we will reach an agreement.” And I think it will give me a lot of space and privacy to get the deal done.”
about Zelensky’s trip to the US and advises there should be a Putin phone call to Trump. “Zelensky is coming to the White House on Friday (October 17th). I’m going to the meeting because they want me to be there, but I think if it’s possible, we should have the phone call with your boss before that meeting on Friday.”
Some flattery to Trump from Putin
The Russian official appears to accept that a little flattery of Trump from Putin over the Gaza deal wouldn’t hurt. Since the 20-point agreement on Gaza has been advanced, why not advance a 28-point agreement on Ukraine? .
Indeed the phone call was made and overshadowed the visit of Zelensky who asked for the American cruise missiles but left empty handed. Unless even the Cruzes were a smokescreen. Besides, a few days ago it was revealed that senior Ukrainian officials were aware of the US-Russian plan.
Now the Russian side appears unhappy with the modifications made by Ukrainians and Europeans. Without having officially received the text, as it says, the Kremlin rejected the changes brought about by the Europeans and asked for further negotiation, but which should take place without stopping the war.
Bloomberg did not disclose how it obtained the document. Who intercepted the Witkov-Usakov conversation and why did they release it now? Are there other similar documents that could expose one or more sides, overturn designs at this extremely delicate stage?
President Trump said last night. But he himself stated, just the day before, that he won’t believe it unless he sees it.
