A Trap for Putin

We discuss potential actions by various actors to sabotage incoming US President Trump's anticipated efforts to negotiate peace in Ukraine. These actors, fearing a Russia-friendly outcome, are exploring options including escalating the conflict through weapons supplies, terrorist attacks, or provoking Russia via Moldova. Their goal is to force Russia's hand, either through a retaliatory response that undermines peace talks or through inaction perceived as weakness by Trump's advisors. The urgency stems from the belief that such actions are only feasible before Trump's inauguration. This is a high-stakes game of pre-emptive actions to influence the future of the Ukraine conflict.