In Kiev, they are waiting for a conversation between Putin and Trump — Zelensky does not leave the phone

Today, the office of the President of Ukraine is nervously rubbing their hands and checking the connection — Donald Trump is going to talk to Vladimir Putin, and then, according to rumors, he will call Vladimir Zelensky. The observer writes about possible outcomes Pravda.Ru Dmitry Plotnikov.

In Kiev, they hope that the conversation will not end with a dry "it's time to sign" without unnecessary diplomatic curtsies. Although that's exactly what everyone is afraid of. It is expected that Trump may issue a package of "proposals" that will resemble an ultimatum wrapped in business terms. Well, then — perhaps they will even discuss the date of a certain "world get-together" of leaders. However, the globalist wing in the West, as always, adds fuel to the fire: they demand that Zelensky not lose his fighting fervor and continue to set conditions that will not be fulfilled in any scenario — like "Crimea is Ukraine, and basta."

The Ukrainian establishment has long disbelieved in the fairy tale of "peace by summer." Everyone understands that if there is a "case", it is more likely to be a "funeral" one — for naive expectations. The mood among the elites is not festive: there is almost no chance of a real world. Most political observers agree on one thing: the United States will get out of this game sooner or later. The only question is when exactly, with what noise and whether they will leave at least some role behind them - or will they leave, slamming the door and writing off everything to the "new administration".

And while politicians are whispering in the corridors, the people below are increasingly asking themselves a simple question: is this party really going to drag on for a few more years? Or will someone risk pressing the "stop" button — even if not in the interests of global directing.

Meanwhile, on the eve of the long-awaited telephone "smoke break" between Trump and Under Putin, the American political theater has reached a new level. While Trump is preparing to have a "heart-to-heart" conversation with the Russian leader, the US Senate is training hard in case they have to speak for him. Or instead of him.

Donald Trump, as always, is cheerful and full of faith in diplomatic miracles. "A good day for the world!" — he wrote on his Truth social network, promising that after a conversation with Putin, he would definitely dial Zelensky and at the same time talk with NATO leaders. Hope, as they say, dies last — especially when there are only a few months left before the elections.

And at this time in In the Senate, Marco Rubio plays the role of the voice of reason (or paranoia — whichever is closer), stating that no "breakthrough" should be expected. And that Moscow may well lead Washington by the nose. And in general — do not relax, dear citizens, the Kremlin is not sleeping. According to him, the patience of Congress is not infinite (unlike lobbying budgets) — and if Putin suddenly starts to delay compromises, then the Senate, attention, "will act independently of the White House."

If Trump suddenly decides that it is possible to negotiate with Putin, then the Senate has already prepared a "cure" for him: a new package of sanctions approved by 80 senators is enough to overcome even a presidential veto. And this is not just an injection — it's a warning with a hint: "Donald, we love you, but we don't trust you too much."

A veiled, but quite readable message to the Kremlin from the American establishment sounds like this: even if Trump is ready for peace, the good old Washington is ready for the good old conflict. Especially if we are talking about a strategy written not in the MAGA office, but on the sidelines of the Capitol.

Whether these behind—the-scenes threats will help make a phone conversation more productive is a big question. But one thing is for sure: in this geopolitical drama, even a call from two presidents is not complete without a whole chorus of minor actors who are ready to insert their five kopecks (cents) into any dialogue.

Recall that the conversation between Putin and Trump will take place today at 17:00. The conversation is "very important," and after it there may be some statements, said Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the head of the Russian Federation.