VLADIMIR Putin is expected to make a number of deranged demands when he finally meets Donald Trump for Ukraine peace talks in order to continue his reign of tyranny.
The Russian dictator is believed to want to ensure his delusional dreams of a new and powerful Soviet empire won’t be blocked by any deal with the US president.
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ReutersTrump and Putin have spoken in recent days over meeting up and looking to end the war in Ukraine[/caption]
GettyRussia illegally invaded Ukraine almost three years ago with talks only just starting over securing an end to the conflict[/caption]
Putin illegally invaded Ukraine almost three years ago with many fearing the initial international takeover is only step one on his journey to European domination.
Those who have spoken to Vlad claim his main ambition has always been to establish a new security framework that allows Russia to have a strong Soviet-sphere of influence in Europe.
Some believe he may even be looking to bring back a group similar to what Joseph Stalin managed with the Yalta conference at the end of World War Two.
It saw Stalin join forces with US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to discuss end-of-war procedures in 1945.
The latest president, Mr Trump has already spoken about meeting with Putin after the pair shared a positive phone call on Wednesday.
Both made it clear they believe an end to the war is in sight – but many have concerns it will come at the expense of Ukraine.
The US was accused of rolling over to Russia before negotiations had even started.
Over the past few days, those close to The White House have said Ukraine won’t be allowed to go back to its 2014 borders before the annexing of Crimea.
This would allow Moscow to keep all of the land they have stolen since invading in 2022 and make their own borders much wider.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has also been adamant that there is no chance Ukraine would be allowed to join Nato.
Brave Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has long been campaigning with European leaders to grant Kyiv membership.
It would give the eastern European state a clear sense of security from the other Nato partners and allow them to fend off any further Putin attacks.
Zelensky has also warned that Putin is planning to wage war with Nato in 2026 and the West needed to prepare to fight.
Moscow has always maintained if Ukraine was given membership then they would feel betrayed and react with aggression.
The issue of Nato is one of the major hurdles that needs to be overcome should Moscow and Kyiv come to the negotiating table soon.
Many founding members of the organisation have voiced their support for Ukraine’s addition.
British PM Sir Keir Starmer said on Friday that Ukraine is on an “irreversible path to Nato” in a phone call with Zelensky, a Downing Street spokeswoman said.
But despite the backing, with the US set to mediate over any conversations, it could play directly into Vlad’s evil hands.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arriving at the Munich Security Conference where he is set to speak with US Vice President JD VanceGetty
ReutersNato has been urged to stay on high alert as Putin looks to secure his imperial dynasty dream[/caption]
Putin will also be pressing for an end to banking and industrial sanctions as well as travel curbs on Russians imposed following his illegal invasion three years ago.
Another topic under discussion is a $500bn deal for American access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as a way of paying for Washington‘s continuing military support.
Zelensky has already warned the West against trusting Putin – amid fears his embattled nation is being frozen out of peace talks.
He admitted playing second fiddle to the Russian invaders was “not very pleasant” and urged world leaders to consider their options.
Nato chief Mark Rutte said it was crucial Kyiv was closely involved in any talks about the war in Ukraine after months of Putin threats.
Mr Hegseth has maintained the US is only helping both nations reach an amicable conclusion to the bloodshed.
He said earlier this week: “There is no betrayal there. There is a recognition that the whole world and the United States is invested and interested in peace.
“That will require both sides recognising things they don’t want to.”
What is Trump’s Ukraine plan?
TRUMP has already revealed he has a concrete plan in place to end the war and hopes to finalise it “fast.”
Before he took office last month, Trump ambitiously vowed to find a resolution within days.
Any new deal is said to involve Putin stopping in his tracks and finally putting to an end Russia’s steadily advancing front line.
European soldiers, including Brits, could then be used to guarantee Putin doesn’t invade again by policing a demilitarised zone.
Crucially for Trump and Putin’s relationship, this wouldn’t include American soldiers, say reports.
In return, Ukraine would be barred from joining Nato and would have to declare neutrality.
The country could still join the EU in 2030, and Trump would want the bloc to drive Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction.
The US would continue to support Ukraine’s military, but Kyiv would have to accept Russian ownership of the land Moscow has seized.
The alleged outline for peace was leaked to Ukrainian news outlet Strana – but Zelensky’s office slammed it as Russian disinformation.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed a potential deal on Wednesday at a meeting of Ukraine’s military allies at the Nato headquarters in Brussels.
He said a return to Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders before Vlad’s illegal invasion was unrealistic – meaning Russia would be able to keep the land it has stolen.
Hegseth added that his administration doesn’t see any circumstance where Kyiv would be allowed to join Nato.
His speech was regarded as the bluntest statement made by the US on how they believe the conflict can be stopped so far.
Trump’s Vice President JD Vance is due to meet Zelensky in person at the Munich Security Conference today.
The pair are expected to discuss the recent developments with Vance already making his feelings clear on the situation.
He warned Russia that Washington could hit them with sanctions if it doesn’t agree to a fair peace deal.
The US could even send troops to Ukraine if Putin doesn’t negotiate in good faith in order to force the tyrant to play fair.
VLAD’S SOVIET NIGHTMARE
Many global leaders have raised concerns over Putin’s potential plans regardless of if Moscow accepts a deal or not.
Even if Russia is allowed to bully their way into a positive agreement to keep Ukraine out of Nato and keep control of the land they’ve stolen, Putin may still not be content.
Spy chiefs have warned of an acute threat from the Kremlin saying the tyrant is looking to start a major war within Europe within the next five years.
Intelligence from Denmark has assessed the Russian despot’s military capacity claiming he could be ready to spark wars with neighbouring regions.
The unclassified assessment said: “Russia perceives itself as being in conflict with the West and is preparing for a war against Nato.
“While no decision to initiate such a war has been made, Russia is building the capacity to make that choice if deemed necessary.”
The report added that the expansion has shifted from restoration to “an intensified military buildup aimed at waging war against NATO”.
Putin is believed to be hoping for a fragmented Nato which is “militarily weakened or politically divided” to help him pull off his plan.
Georgia and Moldova – both ex-Soviet states – are seen as potentially the most at risk.
Within two years, the report claims Moscow could pose a significant threat to countries in the Baltic states.
This could leave Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, all ex-USSR, in his line of sight.
Putin’s ‘victory parade’
VLAD, who is set to view this week as a “triumph”, is already appearing to plan out his celebrations should he land a deal which favours the Kremlin.
He has been open about wanting to host both Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a massive Victory Day military parade in Moscow.
The scheming tyrant has invited the presidents to the huge military pageant in Red Square on May 9.
Putin aims to bask in the adulation of his people for ending the war in the coming weeks, possibly as early as Easter on April 20.
The Victory Parade – the biggest annual event in the Russian calendar – marks the defeat of the Nazis in 1945 and will, this year, mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.
Trump has also said he would be open to meeting Putin in Saudi Arabia at an even earlier date.
It comes as Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton said Moscow has managed to secure a very favourable position with the US.
He said: “I think Putin couldn’t be happier.
“I tell you, they’re drinking vodka straight out of the bottle in the Kremlin.”
APThe town of Orikhiv, Ukraine – like many others – has been decimated by Russian airstrikes throughout the war[/caption]
EPAThe US hasn’t ruled out sending troops to Ukraine should Putin refuse to accept a fair deal[/caption]
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