Posted originally on CTH on May 19, 2025 | Sundance

Earlier today President Trump held a 2-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The objective of President Trump is clear; however, he is battling against recent history and the domestic political environment within Washington DC.

President Trump provides a summary via Truth Social: “Just completed my two-hour call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. I believe it went very well. Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire and, more importantly, an END to the War. The conditions for that will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be, because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of.

The tone and spirit of the conversation were excellent. If it wasn’t, I would say so now, rather than later. Russia wants to do largescale TRADE with the United States when this catastrophic “bloodbath” is over, and I agree. There is a tremendous opportunity for Russia to create massive amounts of jobs and wealth. Its potential is UNLIMITED.  Likewise, Ukraine can be a great beneficiary on Trade, in the process of rebuilding its Country. Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will begin immediately.

I have so informed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of Ukraine, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, President Emmanuel Macron, of France, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, of Italy, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, of Germany, and President Alexander Stubb, of Finland, during a call with me, immediately after the call with President Putin. The Vatican, as represented by the Pope, has stated that it would be very interested in hosting the negotiations. Let the process begin!”

There is tremendous opportunity within a strategic U.S-Russia relationship, both economically and for the stability of the world as a whole.  It is clear from his statements both today and previously, that President Trump sees this opportunity with clear eyes.

Unfortunately, there is less consistency within American politics than is needed for a strategic reset.  Indeed, from Vladimir Putin’s perspective how long would a good relationship hold up given the pendulum swings within USA politics.   A strategic partnership today could easily become a vulnerability tomorrow if the administration changes.  This is a complicated dynamic to navigate.

Global corporatists and their aligned intelligence apparatus both here and abroad do not want President Trump to have a strategic relationship with Vladimir Putin. Global stability is against their interests.

Russia in general appreciates brutal honesty and it is apparent from the communication out of Moscow that leadership within the Russian Federation respect and appreciate President Trump.  But President Trump will not be around after the next four years and things can change quickly.

Can Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump organize a strategic change in the dynamic?  That’s the $60k question.

The opposition to Putin and Trump, including NATO, the CIA, the European Union, the European Commission, the U.K., and all of the financial control elements, are currently using Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the foil against both of them.  That is a considerable opposition group to overcome.