Has Ukraine Been Forced to Surrender to Russia’s Might? Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a blatant violation of sovereign borders, yet the global response has been muted. No nation has explicitly condemned Russia as an aggressor. As Ukraine suffers the devastation of war, a new development raises serious concerns—Donald Trump and Russia are holding peace talks without Ukraine or the European Union at the table.
Trump's proposed resolution appears to reward Russia, forcing Ukraine to cede its annexed territories under humiliating terms that compromise its sovereignty. Instead of pressuring Russia to end the war, withdraw troops, and restore pre-war borders, the U.S. is seemingly prioritizing its own strategic interests. The United Nations remains largely silent, while the EU and the U.S. continue to fund the war effort. A diplomatic crisis unfolded during Zelensky’s visit to Washington, where a heated exchange with Trump reportedly turned ugly. Zelensky, who has led Ukraine’s resistance against Russia for three years, was dismissed abruptly, violating all norms of diplomatic courtesy. To add insult to injury, he was labeled a dictator and urged to resign and hold elections—an ironic demand given Ukraine's ongoing fight for survival. Meanwhile, economic sanctions on Russia have failed to cripple its war machine. Major trading nations continue to import Russian oil and gas, indirectly fueling the conflict. The U.S., once Ukraine’s staunchest ally, now appears to be cozying up to Russia for its own benefit. The war began over the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO—a move that never materialized—yet Russia used it as a pretext for aggression. This sets a dangerous precedent: If the world normalizes territorial annexation, what stops China from launching an attack on Taiwan or India? The lack of strong opposition to North Korea's direct involvement in Ukraine only emboldens further violations of international law. In the end, has Ukraine been forced to surrender under U.S. pressure? If so, what message does that send to the world about might is right Nelson Lopes Chinchinim Nelson Lopes Chinchinim https://lopesnelsonnat.wordpress.com
