Given that this pressure from Russia exists, it can be concluded that it will not change, he noted, adding that Russia has also gained time with regard to secondary sanctions, as it is currently unclear when the US could impose additional sanctions on Russia, said Schrader.
"Putin has gained time to continue his offensive against Ukraine - now we need to see what the next deadline and the conditions of the US and European countries would be for Zelensky to meet with Putin and agree on a ceasefire. If nothing changes, we can expect that military assistance to Ukraine and pressure on Russia from the US and European Union countries will increase," the expert assessed, noting that this would be a logical, rational step, taking into account the existing diplomatic dynamics and meetings between transatlantic allies on issues of Ukraine's defense and support.
As reported, Trump announced on Monday, after his talks with Zelensky and European leaders at the White House, that he had begun preparing a peace summit between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Putin.
Trump said he had a phone call with Putin after a"very good" meeting with European leaders and the Ukrainian president at the White House.
"Everyone is very happy about the possibility of PEACE for Russia/Ukraine," Trump wrote on his platform.