Opinion | Putin Is Ready to Carve Up the World. Trump Just Handed Him the Knife.
Briefly

The article discusses the rapid improvement of relations between Washington and Moscow, particularly in light of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Lavrov's comments regarding removing barriers to bilateral relations alarmed Russian exiles. The article argues that Putin's ambitions extend beyond Ukraine, echoing historical parallels to Stalin's reorganization of global power post-World War II at Yalta. Putin's admiration for the Yalta agreements indicates his desire to redefine European borders in favor of Russian interests, suggesting a troubling shift in international politics under the Trump administration.
Putin wants nothing less than to reorganize the world, just as Stalin did through his accords with Roosevelt and Churchill in Yalta.
The negotiations between Putin and Trump about Ukraine extend far beyond Ukraine; they are about a profound shift in global power dynamics.
Putin's reverence for the Yalta accords reflects his desire to legitimize Soviet-era territorial claims and reshape the geopolitical landscape in Europe.
Lavrov's commitment to eliminating impediments to US-Russia relations sent chills among Russian exiles who see a potential threat to their safety.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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