Moscow Ultimatum For Ukraine, West In Istanbul; Accept Terms Or Defeat; EU Dreams Black Sea Conquest (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Upcoming Meeting in Istanbul between Russian and Ukrainian Delegations
0:58 - Withholding of Russian Memorandum and Its Implications
5:03 - Russian Demands in the Memorandum
10:07 - Potential Ultimatum by Russia and its Consequences
17:26 - Possible Outcomes of the Negotiations
20:32 - China's Position and Trade Negotiations with the U.S.
26:47 - Domestic Challenges Faced by Donald Trump
31:15 - Influence of Lindsey Graham and Sanctions Bill
36:52 - Russian Military Advances and Strategic Positions
48:52 - Diplomatic Focus vs. Military Realities
51:52 - Conclusion and Future Outlook



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, May 31, 2025.]