The article discusses the complex geopolitical situation in Ukraine as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office amid an ongoing and devastating war with Russia. It highlights the lack of a clear plan from Trump and his advisers regarding the U.S. role in Ukraine, with suggestions that Ukraine should cede territory to Russia for peace negotiations. The author argues this approach may be politically fraught, leading to accusations of abandonment and capitulation to Putin, while emphasizing the urgent need to save lives as the conflict continues to claim countless casualties. The piece critiques past U.S. foreign policy, suggesting that America has consistently failed to provide Ukraine with the security assurances it needs, instead keeping it in a vulnerable position between Western aspirations and Russian aggression.

Key Points:

• Trump inherits a difficult and violent conflict in Ukraine without a clear plan.
• Advisers suggest Ukraine may need to concede territory for peace, risking political backlash for Trump.
• The ongoing war has seen significant casualties, with estimates of around one million dead since the 2022 invasion.
• Ukraine struggles with recruitment, supply issues, and governance challenges as Russia strengthens its position.
• Past U.S. policy has left Ukraine in an insecure geopolitical limbo, with unfulfilled security assurances.
• Author argues that realistic negotiations should begin, even if it means uncomfortable compromises.
• The article highlights the moral implications of the U.S. approach to the conflict, suggesting realpolitik over ethical considerations.
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