The high -level meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska is being seen as a significant turn for global politics. This summit negotiations in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war have given many indications-not only the intention of leaving behind the concept of the ceasefire, but also the intention of a possible change in the US foreign policy.
President Trump clearly stated that the “best way” to end the war between Russia and Ukraine is to move towards a direct peace agreement, not only through a temporary ceasefire, which often break. If seen, this is exactly the opposite of Trump’s previous policy, where the US and European allies had given priority to the ceasefire so far. Trump’s statement that “Russia is a great power and not Ukraine”, reflects the realistic view of international politics – where power balance itself affects decisions.
At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelanski welcomed the initiative and emphasized the need for tripartite talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine. He also stated that there have been positive signs from the US about Ukraine’s security guarantee. Zelanskey on Monday Washington D.C. Going on a trip, where he will meet Trump personally.
On the other hand, Russian President Putin has claimed that if Trump had been President during 2022, there would not have been a war with Ukraine. Putin’s statement indicates two things. The first is that there is an ideological harmony between Trump and Putin that can simplify diplomacy. The second indication shows that Russia is more comfortable with the interaction with Trump. Although no concrete agreement was declared after the summit, both sides described it as “productive” and “positive”.
On the other hand, if we look at India’s response and economic dimension, India has welcomed the Trump-Putin Summit and said that the world is waiting for a quick solution. A spokesman for the Indian Foreign Ministry said, “The path ahead can only go through dialogue and diplomacy.” However, tension in Indo-US relations also seems to be emerging, as Trump has announced a 25% additional fee on India. The second Trump has also claimed that Russia has lost a big oil customer like India due to his decision. Here we also want to tell you that the Russian President’s statement during the Trump-Putin Summit has revealed the double character of the US foreign policy on the international stage. Putin said that after President Trump came to power in the US, there has been a 20 percent increase in bilateral trade between Russia and the US. This statement is not only shocking, but also underlines the difference between the words of America and the actions.
President Trump, on the one hand, accuses India, China and other countries that they are buying oil from Russia indirectly funding the Ukraine War. He has imposed additional fees on India on this basis. But on the other hand, America itself is increasing trade with Russia and this fact has now come to the world of the President of Russia. In this perspective, Trump’s foreign policy can be called the ‘business priority’ running under the guise of so -called morality. If trade with Russia is to fund war, then why does this rule apply only to India, China or other developing countries? Is this not a biased face of global power that creates different standard for itself and different rules for others?
If seen, this situation is very sensitive for countries like India. On the one hand, he has to balance his energy needs and economic interests, on the other hand, we also have to face the political pressure of America. But it is clear that the US policy is based only on strategic interests and not at any moral values. If the US is increasing trade from Russia under Trump’s leadership, it would not have a moral right to teach morality to other countries. This duplication not only makes the American policy incredible, but also inspires the global South countries to move towards its independent decisions.
However, the new strategy presented by Donald Trump – in which the permanent peace agreement is being given priority in place of the ceasefire may be a decisive turn. If this initiative is successful, not only the lives of millions of people can be saved, but global stability can also be strengthened. However, there are many complications in this process. Such as Ukraine’s safety, Russia’s terms, the role of European countries and the changing policy of America. For countries like India, it is also an exam clock, where there will be balance between diplomacy and economic interests. Ultimately, it is too early to say whether this dialogue will be a decisive step towards permanent peace, but new doors of possibilities are open in it. This development also shows that peace comes not only by weapons, but from the maturity of thoughts, dialogues and leadership. It remains to be seen whether this “probability” actually becomes “reality” or not.