Zelenskyy Announces Emergency Energy Measures as Trump Blames Him for Lack of Peace Deal
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Ukraine has never been a stumbling block in the way of peace. It is the barrage of Russian drones and missiles that repeatedly targets Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, namely its energy facilities, preventing peace. Doing so in the middle of these winter conditions, it's clear that Putin has no goal other than to terrorize Ukrainian civilians. Pressure needs to be applied so he's finally ready to take negotiations seriously.
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia believes it is essential to continue the dialogue with the U.S. on Ukraine, particularly as the U.S. has had several rounds of discussions with Ukrainian and European officials in recent weeks. It is important that Russia is able to express its views on these matters also so it expects that the special envoys of President Trump will soon be making their way.
Pro-Europe narrative
Europe is in favor of restoring relations with Russia — but it's not quite there yet. Namely, because one man by the name of Putin continues to stand in the way of making any meaningful progress towards a Ukraine peace deal. Europe can theorize about the future but there's no indication that Putin is serious about peace at this stage.
