When it comes to peace in Ukraine, President Donald Trump has said it takes “two to tango” — but while Vladimir Putin continues Russia’s attacks, only Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky looks ready for a deal on realistic terms. Trump has done the opposite, bringing Europe’s heavyweight leaders into the room with Zelensky to plot the course to peace. Secondary sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers could compel its oil customers to comply with international sanctions and starve Moscow of the money it needs to continue the war.
Author: Peter Doran
Published at: 2025-08-19 21:40:23
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