Checkmate for the Globalists?

The EU and its Ukrainian extras were not invited – they were on the menu, not at the table.

What began as a perfidious trap set by London ended as a triumph of sovereign diplomacy: This was the first tangible progress toward peace since spring 2022. But is this really the beginning of détente or just the overture to a long game?

The leaders of the two superpowers have already reshaped the global geopolitical landscape in significant ways, particularly since Trump’s return to the presidency in 2025. Their actions have disrupted long-standing alliances, shifted power dynamics, and prompted a reevaluation of international relationships.

Trump’s pivot toward Russia marks a stark departure from decades of US foreign policy, which traditionally viewed Russia as an adversary to be contained. Since taking office, Trump has pursued a warmer relationship with Putin, exemplified by their March 18, 2025, phone call, where they discussed ending the Russia-Ukraine war and improving bilateral ties.

This call resulted in initial steps like halting attacks on energy infrastructure and technical negotiations for Black Sea navigation, signaling a potential broader deal. Trump’s administration has also blamed Kiev for the conflict, and hinted at sanctions relief for Moscow—moves that align closely with Putin’s interests.

This realignment has unsettled traditional US allies, particularly in Europe, where leaders now face an America that appears to prioritize Moscow over NATO partners. The shift suggests a strategic play by Trump, possibly to counterbalance China’s growing influence, leveraging Russia’s resources and nuclear capabilities despite its weakened state after years of war in Ukraine. Putin, meanwhile, gains a reprieve from Western isolation and a chance to negotiate from a stronger position, reducing his dependence on Beijing.

The implications are profound: Europe is scrambling (too late) to bolster its defenses independently, allies are reconsidering intelligence-sharing with the US, and the post-World War II security framework is under strain. Whether this reshuffle stabilizes or destabilizes the global order remains uncertain, but it undeniably reflects a bold, pragmatic gamble by both leaders to redefine their nations’ roles on the world stage.

The EU’s gamble

The British and French had proposed a diabolical script for Trump: He was to force Putin into a 30-day ceasefire – or be branded a traitor to “Western values.” A plan that would turn the American president into the stooge of the NATO hawks. But Trump, the old strategist, passed the ball on with a wink: He conveyed the offer to Putin without committing. Now it was the Kremlin’s turn – and the EU rubbed its hands together, hoping to brand Putin as the one rejecting negotiations.

Putin, however, danced around the trap. With diplomatic skill and a touch of irony, he seemingly agreed: Attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure? Already stopped, not least at Trump’s personal request. Maritime security in the Black Sea? Not an issue anyway, because there’s no fighting there. A ceasefire? Yes, we can talk – but firm commitments? Not for now, perhaps at the beginning of April, depending on the situation in Kursk. Trump can celebrate his success in Washington, Putin remains unyielding – and the EU intrigue crumbles like a house of cards.

Foresight

Putin went one step further: prisoner exchange (175 for 175, including 23 seriously injured), technical agreements on ceasefire monitoring. Plus a few targeted jabs at the West: How about an end to Ukraine’s forced mobilization? A halt to arms deliveries? Perhaps even cooperation in the Middle East or strategic economic projects? This was more than a tactic – it was a declaration of war on the warmongers in Brussels, London, and Paris. While the EU and Kiev are bogged down in ultimatums, Trump and Putin are showing that they can de-escalate the situation without betraying their principles.

Given the initial situation – Russia is demanding a comprehensive ceasefire agreement with guarantees, Ukraine only wants a tactical ceasefire to allow for rearmament – ​​this outcome is the best possible under the current circumstances. It could be the first stage of a longer process: negotiations on a complete ceasefire, frontline control, and an end to mobilization on both sides are next to consider.

One thing is clear however: provocations will not disappear.

The globalists could now try to reshape the playing field – for example, by escalating the Transnistria-Moldova conflict. But therein lies their dilemma: Without the US, the EU cannot wage a large-scale war against Russia. Trump knows this and is mercilessly exploiting it. He is escaping the globalist pincers and forcing the EU to act alone – a scenario that would plunge the continent into economic catastrophe, while China and, indirectly, the US benefit. Without American muscle, the EU remains a toothless tiger.

Trump as Peacemaker, Putin as Strategist

This is a direct hit for Trump: His popularity will increase because he can demonstrate that the Democrats have brought the world to the brink of a nuclear abyss. The war party is desperately trying to counter this with lies – such as the absurd claim that Trump ceded Odessa to Russia.

In fact, Odessa would only become Russian if the war escalated – and the Kremlin would then exhaust all military options regardless of the cost, supported by “patriotic war” rhetoric. But that is precisely what this phone call prevented: It kept escalation in check and gave Ukraine a chance for peace – even if Kiev may not want it.

The casual mention of a personal meeting between Trump and Putin is more than a detail – it was a signal. This isn’t just a negotiation, it’s a forging of an axis that will marginalize the EU. Both leaders know that failure would torpedo their plans and play into the hands of the globalists.

Yet they have been moving in the same direction – Trump as a peacemaker, Putin as an unshakable strategist. The EU, on the other hand, is seen as a provocateur, while the US and Russia are pushing for de-escalation. The transatlantic axis of EU bureaucrats and US Democrats will rage, but their provocations will do nothing: Their time is running out.

The warmongers will continue to lie, distort the situation, and drive the EU into a confrontation it cannot win. But the reality is clear: Without the US, the EU is lost, and Trump has no desire to please the globalists.

This phone call was a far-sighted move—a beginning, not an end. It showed that Trump and Putin are pulling the strings while the EU puppets have to come up with new schemes. The future belongs to those who govern with a firm hand and a clear head.

Checkmate, Brussels.