Observations of late….
Whenever Russia feels things are not going it’s way, it lashes out at Europe and the west in general.
So, keep an eye on these reactions. Because they are not there, it means they are content with current events. No sabre rattling.
The other is that 47 recently tried to quell the friction in questioning if the US would come to EU defense if needed within accordance of article 5 NATO.
I am not sure the rest of NATO should relax any, for 47 changes his tune on a dime. While this is the only and first support gesture he has even made toward NATO countries, he has spent the last almost 40 years in the reverse direction without good explanation (since 1987). Why should anyone believe he had a change of heart with one statement.
It’s not like he is saying why he was wrong or misguided for 40 years.
Europe should play all of this as if the US will not be there for them or Ukraine until something else is clearly evident in deeds.
The mineral deal is just a mineral deal with the US. No mention of security provided by the US thus far. And now the US can not be a honest broker for peace for it has a vested interest and benefits but Europe will need to do the dirty work of protecting UA for those minerals to be available to the US. US profits if the EU does the work ?
I believe 47’s thinking may head towards supplying Ukraine with a large loan that can be repaid by minerals at best. That we will have to see to believe. Something will likely be unveiled today.
Just observations. No ‘wishing’ included.