In conversation with Channel E, Christian LamesaThe international analyst stated that the talks between the United States and Russia are progressing within the framework of increasing geopolitical tensions and mutual pressures.
The international analyst confirmed that the recent five-hour meeting between Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff reflects a “constructive” phase in the negotiations over the war in Ukraine. He explained that this is the eighth meeting between the two men, and it was marked by the presence of Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law. La Mesa He stressed that according to reports, Russia was assessed as “Very viable and reasonable“New regional proposals presented by the American delegation.
The specialist noted that since the first contacts, Witkopf conveyed to Trump proposals focusing on recognizing new areas under Russian control, lifting sanctions and stopping NATO’s expansion towards Russia’s borders. For La Mesa, this line remains unchanged: “I do not see that there will be a change in the position of the United States.He also revealed that, contrary to expectations, Witkov did not travel to meet Volodymyr Zelensky and returned directly to Washington, which he interpreted as a signal that the talks would continue to be focused between Moscow and the White House.
Europe off the table: tensions and strategic calculations
When analyzing the European role, La Mesa It was strong:Specifically, it closes the door to those who want to boycott any peace agreementHe stressed that the demands of Kyiv and the main European capitals are “imaginary“, comparing it to Hitler’s attempts to impose conditions on the Allies in 1945. For him, Russia’s demand to withdraw from all territories and pay reparations had nothing to do with the situation on the battlefield.
The analyst stated that Europe is trying to maintain a model “Unipolarity and globalization“, which contradicts Donald Trump’s geopolitical strategy, which focuses on re-industrialization in the United States. In this context, he considered it logical for Washington and Moscow to negotiate outside Europe: “The only option is to leave Europe out and weaken it as much as possible to prevent it from continuing to obstruct peace.“.
La Mesa He stressed that the prolongation of the war – which has already claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians, as he put it – partly responds to European pressure to continue the confrontation that, in his opinion, “It’s already lost“.
Nuclear danger and Putin’s warning
In response to a question about recent threats of conflict between Russia and Europe, Lamesa did not hesitate: “Unfortunately, it’s very possible, and it wouldn’t be a joke: it would be a nuclear warHe noted that an Italian NATO general mentioned the possibility of launching a pre-emptive attack against Russia, which he described as “Complete madness“.
Along these lines, he interpreted Putin’s statements as a logical response to increasing war rhetoric in Europe: “If Europe wants to war with us, we are readyHe added that Russia would not show the same tenderness towards the continent that it showed in Ukraine regarding the civilian population.
La Mesa He was categorical in conclusion:I do not rule out at all a nuclear attack that would turn a European city into a pile of radioactive ash“.