Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Putin Refuses Ceasefire, Has Maximalist Demands, Seeks Trump Call
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"Go ahead, try negotiating peace with this KGB con artist."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:13⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATP Geopolitics breaking news update concerning ceasefire negotiations in the Ukraine War.
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US Ceasefire Proposal Rejected by Putin
🎦 00:14-00:30⏩
Steve Witkoff presented the ceasefire proposal, previously discussed between the US and Ukraine, to Putin in Moscow. Putin rejected the proposal.
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Trump's Comments Highlight US-Centric Approach to Negotiations
🎦 00:30-01:06⏩
Jonathan analyses Trump's statement regarding the negotiations. Trump's use of the phrase "how things are going for us" suggests that the US views the negotiations as being between themselves and Russia, rather than Ukraine and Russia, and prioritising American gains.
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Putin's Ceasefire Acceptance is Meaningless
🎦 01:06-01:36⏩
Jonathan argues that Putin's acceptance of the ceasefire idea is meaningless because it hinges on unrealistic terms, such as Ukraine's complete withdrawal. Jonathan cites Shashank Joshi from The Economist, who states that Russia is employing delaying tactics.
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Putin's Three Options: Analysis from The Telegraph
🎦 01:36-02:08⏩
Jonathan discusses an article from The Telegraph outlining three options Putin had regarding the ceasefire proposal:
- Accept the ceasefire proposal but lose battlefield momentum.
- Reject the proposal but risk alienating Donald Trump.
- Prolong the situation to continue fighting.
Jonathan highlights that Putin has chosen the third option.
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Putin's Ceasefire Conditions: A Smokescreen for Continued Aggression
🎦 02:08-03:33⏩
Jonathan examines Putin's statement that Russia agrees "in principle" to a 30-day ceasefire but demands further discussions with the US. Jonathan believes this is a tactic to exclude Ukraine and Europe from negotiations and to manipulate Trump into supporting Russia's demands.
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Putin's Demands: One-Sided and Unacceptable
🎦 03:33-04:04⏩
Jonathan criticises Putin's demand for a ceasefire that allows Russia to continue mobilisation, training, and receiving weapons while preventing Ukraine from doing the same. He argues that Russia's advances on the battlefield make a ceasefire's implementation unclear.
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Putin's Negotiating Tactics: A History of Deception and Unreasonable Demands
🎦 04:06-05:29⏩
Jonathan cites Ilya Ponomarenko, who argues that Putin's ceasefire demands are characteristic of Russia's history of making one-sided peace deals. He points out the hypocrisy of Russia's demands, questioning whether they will also cease their military activities, including arms production and purchases from North Korea and Iran. Jonathan and others, including Ukraine Battle, believe Putin will break any ceasefire agreement. They argue that Putin's history of violating past agreements, combined with Trump's intention to lift sanctions and restore relations after a ceasefire, makes it highly probable that Putin will exploit the situation to his advantage.
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Putin's Focus on 'Root Causes' is a Trap
🎦 05:29-06:29⏩
Jonathan analyses Putin's statement that any ceasefire should address the "root causes" of the conflict. He believes this is a ploy to dismantle the Zelensky regime, halt military aid to Ukraine, and leave them defenceless. Jonathan interprets this as a sign that the US is considering siding with Russia.
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Putin's Likely Phone Call with Trump: A Cause for Concern
🎦 06:29-07:07⏩
Jonathan expresses concern over Putin's suggestion of a phone call with Trump to discuss ceasefire terms. He believes this will further sideline Ukraine and Europe from the negotiation process.
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Lukashenko: A US-Russia Agreement Marginalises Europe
🎦 07:07-08:08⏩
Jonathan discusses comments made by Belarusian President Lukashenko, who stated that a deal between Russia and the US would leave Europe "done for" and irrelevant. Lukashenko positions Belarus and Russia as a united front in the negotiations.
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Putin and Lukashenko Exploit US-EU Trade Tensions
🎦 08:08-09:10⏩
Jonathan believes that Putin and Lukashenko's comments about a US-Russia agreement are intended to exploit existing trade tensions between the US and the EU. They suggest that a deal over Ukraine would be detrimental to European interests, aiming to appeal to Trump's anti-EU stance. Jonathan highlights the shared animosity towards the EU held by both Trump and Putin.
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A Critical Juncture: Will the US Side with Ukraine or Russia?
🎦 09:10-10:43⏩
Jonathan believes that the US faces a crucial decision: support Ukraine in securing a fair ceasefire or capitulate to Russia's demands. He fears the latter is more likely, as it would give the US leverage over Russia and allow them to strike a deal at the expense of Ukraine and Europe. Jonathan is deeply concerned by the lack of European involvement in the negotiations.
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Putin's Maximalist Demands: A Threat to Ukraine's Security
🎦 10:43-11:20⏩
Jonathan predicts that Putin will present unreasonable demands during his potential call with Trump. He argues that Trump is more likely to concede to Russia's demands than Ukraine's, based on recent events. Jonathan expresses uncertainty about the future and the potential consequences of Trump's unpredictable nature.
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Starmer: Security Guarantees are Essential to Prevent Putin from Breaking a Ceasefire
🎦 11:20-11:53⏩
Jonathan highlights comments from UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, who argues that a ceasefire will be ineffective without security guarantees to prevent Putin from breaking it. Starmer believes Putin's history of violating agreements necessitates robust measures to ensure compliance with any future peace deal.
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Undermining Russia's War Machine: The Key to Lasting Peace
🎦 11:53-12:38⏩
Jonathan quotes Julia Davis, who suggests the most effective way to bring Putin to the negotiating table is to weaken Russia's capacity to wage war, rather than undermining Ukraine's ability to defend itself. Jonathan agrees with this approach and emphasises that the US must choose between empowering Ukraine to pressure Russia into a genuine ceasefire or siding with Russia, which would have devastating consequences for both Ukraine and Europe.
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