Divide Ukraine: In the ongoing saga of the Ukraine war, one country seems to have an undying interest: the United States.
Ukraine has had unwavering Western support for more than a year. Yet, the US is finding that its efforts to beat Russia are failing faster than a botched game of beer pong despite pouring billions of dollars into the Ukrainian battlefield.
According to sources, Russia now reportedly holds control over more than 30% of Eastern Ukraine, including important cities like Bakhmut. But despite this, the US keeps funding the conflict because, well, evidently, guns are more important to them than anything else.
However, even the US, with all its financial might, is starting to feel the brunt. Money problems at home have ignited the need for a proper strategy to end the war. But the approach being considered seems eerily similar to the way the Korean War was put on hold.
“Divide Ukraine,” says US
Yes, it’s another unofficial peace, where the conflict continues to simmer. According to a report by POLITICO, instead of aiming for a clear win, the Biden administration is considering the idea of “freezing” the Ukraine conflict indefinitely. Discussions of a protracted, low-intensity standoff are currently taking place at the White House, according to three current officials and one former official.
“Something like a Korea-style stoppage has been on the table,” said an anonymous source. “It makes sense because neither side would have to acknowledge new borders, and the only agreement needed would be to stop shooting along a designated line.”
For those fond of history, the former official drew a comparison to how the Korean War ended in the 1950s with an armistice. The Korean War came to an end in 1953 with an armistice. It left the Korean Peninsula divided, with a demilitarized zone dividing Pyongyang and Seoul, each of whom claimed sovereignty over the entire peninsula.
There was no formal peace treaty and a demilitarised zone between Pyongyang and Seoul’s claims to sovereignty over the entire Korean Peninsula. Now, a similar Korean-style ceasefire for the Ukrainian conflict is being considered.
The proposed strategy would require neither side to acknowledge new borders, with the only agreement necessary being to cease shooting along a designated line. By implementing this approach, the US hopes to bring stability to the region while avoiding an outright victory for either Russia or Ukraine.
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Ukraine’s Catch-22
Now, this proposed scenario is undoubtedly music to Russia’s ears. After all, it has always had its sights set on complete control over Eastern Ukraine. If the Western proposals gain acceptance, the Dnipro River would become the official border between Ukraine and Russia-backed Ukraine.
However, even with a Korean-style fate, Ukraine would still remain in a catch-22 situation. The tensions between the fractured parts of the country would persist. Neither side would be content, and both would continue claiming the entire territory as their own.
For saying this, there is a reason. The demands put forth by Ukraine are crystal clear: it wants Russia to retreat and return Crimea to its rightful owner. On the other side of the dance floor, Russia stands firm, asserting its desire to claim Eastern Ukraine, no matter the cost.
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And right now, the current state of affairs suggests a significant victory for Russia in the Ukraine game. Russia’s long-standing desire to reclaim Eastern Ukraine as its own territory seems to be on the verge of realization, thanks to the forthcoming actions of President Biden, who is poised to grant this cherished gift.
The resolve to maintain control over Eastern Ukraine remains strong, and Russia’s strategic maneuvers have positioned it favorably in this protracted conflict. With its clear objective in sight, Russia is poised to exercise its influence and assert its dominance over the region.
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