The imminence of the Trump presidency has also fuelled market speculation that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine will be agreed shortly - helped by Trump’s campaign trail rhetoric that he would end the war in a matter of days upon taking office, if not sooner.
“I thought that Trump was supposed to be the king of the deal? Trump has not only revealed his hand to Putin but seemingly asked Putin what cards he would like to take before the game is even played.”
This comment sounds naive, as if the deal consists of what Putin and Ukraine end up with. The question is what other elements are part of the equation, in other words, what does Putin give or did he give to Trump personally? Just assuming that Trump is stupid is too simple, Putin has something else that Trump needs.
“I thought that Trump was supposed to be the king of the deal? Trump has not only revealed his hand to Putin but seemingly asked Putin what cards he would like to take before the game is even played.”
This comment sounds naive, as if the deal consists of what Putin and Ukraine end up with. The question is what other elements are part of the equation, in other words, what does Putin give or did he give to Trump personally? Just assuming that Trump is stupid is too simple, Putin has something else that Trump needs.