The stakes of the upcoming meeting between Putin and Trump are unprecedented, as the geopolitical landscape has dramatically altered since 2018. If Putin manages to secure concessions from the U.S. regarding Ukraine, it would signify a substantial victory for him, emboldening further aggression in Europe and potentially encouraging China and Iran. The meeting could reflect disaster akin to the Munich conference or lead to a decisive stance like the Casablanca Declaration during World War II. The ongoing military conflict in Europe, initiated by Putin, underscores the critical nature of this moment.
If Putin walks away having conceded nothing and instead convincing the U.S. to pressure Ukraine for concessions, he will have achieved a major success.
The stakes for Friday's meeting could not be higher because the world is a much more dangerous place.
Let us hope President Trump realizes the importance of the moment and uses the opportunity to pass a similarly strong message to the leader of the anti-free world coalition.
At the time of the 2018 Helsinki Summit there was no war in Europe. We are now witnessing the biggest military conflict in Europe since 1945.
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