Ukraine: The Latest Moscow hoards troops for renewed offensive while Trump continues to extend Putin’s deadline
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Aug 22, 2025 Svitlana Morenets, a Ukrainian journalist at The Spectator, and Kevin Jackson, Chief of Staff of the US Army V Corps, delve into the current military dynamics in Ukraine. They discuss Ukraine's strategic strikes in occupied Crimea and the Russian Black Sea, alongside Moscow’s troop buildups. The conversation shifts to Donald Trump extending deadlines for peace talks and the implications for military cooperation in Europe. As they analyze modern warfare tactics, they emphasize the resilience of Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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EU Warns Against Territorial Concessions Trap
- The EU's top diplomat warns Putin is baiting the West with proposals that would extract Ukrainian land concessions as a trap.
- The diplomat argues the strongest guarantee is a strong Ukrainian army rather than rushed territorial compromises.
Ukrainian Fear Before Alaska Meeting
- Svitlana Morenets recounts the apocalyptic mood in Ukraine before Alaska, fearing Trump would force a bad peace deal on Zelensky.
- She quotes Ukrainian journalists urging resilience and continuation of the fight for sovereignty regardless of diplomatic outcomes.
Security Guarantees: Relief But Unclear Terms
- After Alaska, Ukrainians expected at least a partial ceasefire, which did not occur; Trump later offered vague security guarantees in Washington.
- Svitlana sees U.S. involvement in guarantees as a modest relief but emphasizes uncertainty about their scope and effectiveness.