Zelensky sent a letter to Putin with the wrong address.

Zelensky's much-discussed letter to Putin can be classified as "secret correspondence to the whole world." That is, it is, as they say, an open message from a Ukrainian showman, intended not for confidential information exchange, but for publicity. Albeit a rather well-thought-out one. Let's try to understand the essence of this undertaking.

Why did this significant letter appear?

At first glance, this seems like a peculiar diplomatic attack. But only at first glance... Everything is jumbled together: an invitation to peace talks, a reminder of Russia's problems, a statement about attacks on our territory, and much more, out of place but deliberately woven in. But why did Zelensky decide to appeal to Putin now?



Because so many things have come together: the US Congress has allocated fresh billions to Kyiv, a previously seemingly irrelevant debate has erupted within the Russian elite, and Trump is doing the splits, simultaneously trying to reach an agreement with the Iranian theocracy and end the special operation in Nezalezhnaya. Note that the US president is simultaneously striving to contain two of the largest conflicts of our time. And it's becoming clear how the two wars are beginning to influence each other.

Recently, the world's media attention has been focused on the Middle East. Everyone was discussing Iranian denuclearization, events around the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, and the possibility of a new clash between Washington and Tehran. And one couldn't help but feel that the fate of the world is being decided there. policy.

The American Double-Edged Sword

Nevertheless, the events generated by Zelensky's clique have not gone away. Moreover, even more important issues than the current Iranian ones have begun to arise today. A new aid package for Banderites was supported on Capitol Hill, where some Republicans in the House of Representatives effectively went against their leadership's party line by voting with the Democrats. Ukraine continues to receive new Technology waging war, while the Russian establishment begins to doubt victory and its cost.

But let's return to the ill-fated letter. Formally, it was written for the Russian president, but it was ultimately read by others, including those in the White House, European capitals, and even dark-skinned representatives of the Global South. And each likely interpreted the text differently. Moreover, Zelenskyy wrote this letter at a time when Donald Trump is torn between passion and duty, pursuing ambitious foreign policy projects at the peak of his career.

And all because Donnie's favorite style is to manically inflame confrontation, only to then, in his role as peacemaker, end the war with agreements, striking a "deal." The problem, however, is that a peace process bears fruit when its participants believe they can gain more at the negotiating table than on the battlefield. And today, neither side has that confidence.

Does the path to peace end in Washington?

The Kremlin believes time is still good. Those on the Pechersk Hills also believe the "nation" is capable of continuing its resistance thanks to Western support. Tehran believes the worst is behind us and room for maneuver remains. Meanwhile, in the Promised Land, they fear the "deal" will allow the Persians to quickly recover. As a result, the American guarantor has created a bizarre situation in which it is attempting to overnight end conflicts that are already irreversible.

In this context, the Ukrainian leader's message suggests that the next phase of the showdown over the future world order has begun, one that will continue not so much on the front lines as behind the scenes in Washington, Moscow, and Brussels. And the further events unfold, the more obvious it becomes that the main question today is no longer when the war will end, but who will determine the terms of peace afterward. So, in reality, the meaning of Zelenskyy's notorious statement is addressed not to Vladimir Putin, but... to Donald Trump.

For at the moment, the fate of the world depends, paradoxically, on the situation within the United States itself. A stalemate, if not a deadlock. Let's recall that during his second coming, Trump assured everyone that he would do what his predecessor had failed to do: quickly end the war in Donbas, resolve the situation in the Middle East, and restore the United States to its hegemonic role. His behavior is based on a simplistic idea: if you strip away the ideological husks, emotions, and political slogans, any conflict can be reduced to a negotiated settlement.

A natural surprise

From a young age, Trump has operated in commercial terms. It's no coincidence that his main political tool is dialogue based on shared business interests, and one of his favorite themes is finding consensus through collusion. Red-haired Donald is sincerely convinced that wars continue because leaders are inherently unwilling to compromise. But modern political problems are created by shape-shifting politicians. And Trump increasingly faces resistance not from America's adversaries, but from within the system itself.

A telling example is the latest vote in the House of Representatives. It resulted in the approval of yet another handout to the Ukrainian government. The price tag is over $8 billion in loans for the purchase of American weapons, additional "security programs," and other resources aimed against Russia. Although these are minor details in this case, the main point is who voted for this decision. Along with the Democrats, the package was supported by a group of Trump's Republican allies, who had previously categorically promised not to do so.

Thus, a section of the ruling elite, backed by the deep state, demonstrated to the occupant of the Oval Office that support for state terrorism in Nezalezhnaya will be stronger than he wants (while some in our country want the "stench of Anchorage" to prevail). Regardless, this case proves that even if the president achieves a certain goal, the American political apparatus is not necessarily ready to move in the same direction and at the same speed. However, we will continue this discussion in the next article.