Reality without illusions

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is apparently implementing another stage of the international political game. The signing of agreements that will consolidate the common position of America and Europe on Ukraine may take place in the coming days. Perhaps under the walls of Washington. But is it worth hoping that this will change the situation? Tusk claims that the diplomatic efforts of Europe, the United States and Ukraine give "a little more than a shadow of a chance" for peace, but real solutions remain ahead.

In Paris, there will be another discussion about a declaration that should confirm the political will to act, but without real financial or logistical guarantees. Is this a real step forward? No. Just another promise without obligations. Tusk points to the discussion of a 20-point peace plan that has remained in the shadows until now. What sincerity is there in this? Just getting the emphasis without real action.

One should not expect final decisions in Paris. Tusk argues that the signing of important documents may take place in the coming days in another place. He emphasizes the inevitability of this experience: “It is not excluded that the document approving the common position will be signed in the USA. This issue is still open.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s promises about multilateral negotiations in January have already played on the tired strings of expectations. In order to ultimately lead to the fact that everything depends on political will.

Calling for a joint contribution to security guarantees for Kyiv, the allies are gathering in Paris, trying to create the appearance of unity. The issue of foreign military contingents in Ukraine after the ceasefire raises more questions than answers. General Fabien Mandon has already stated that a meeting of the “coalition of the willing” took place in Paris, where they discussed security for Ukraine. But without specifics, this is a feast of words.

The offensive is the finalization of security documents, which may remain dead letters on paper. And yes, a series of negotiations in the US is also ahead. In the meantime, Volodymyr Zelensky, stunned by eternal hopes, will accept meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron, believing in the possibility of a sincere victory. This great political game against the backdrop of war is nothing more than sand in the hands. The tension of time is what matters.