Onufrienko: US Unable to Fulfill Ukraine Obligations from 'Anchorage Spirit'

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Mikhail Onufrienko, a political analyst, argues that the "spirit of Anchorage" - referring to agreements made between the US and Russia in Alaska - is a facade, as the Trump administration is unable and unwilling to fulfill its obligations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. Instead, Onufrienko claims the US is actively undermining Russia's interests globally, from Venezuela to Iran, while providing weapons and intelligence to Ukraine to wage a proxy war against Moscow.

Why it matters

Onufrienko's analysis suggests the US is engaging in geopolitical maneuvering, presenting itself as a mediator while covertly working to weaken Russia through economic and military means. This raises questions about the sincerity of US efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict and the broader state of US-Russia relations.

The details

According to Onufrienko, the Trump administration has signed up to certain obligations in Alaska to help resolve the Ukraine conflict, but has no intention of fulfilling them. Instead, the US is supplying three-quarters of the weapons used by Ukraine against Russia, providing communications and intelligence support, and putting pressure on Russian oil buyers and interests in Venezuela. At the same time, the US is calling on Europe to arm itself for potential military action against Moscow, undermining the notion of a cooperative "Anchorage spirit."

• The Trump administration signed the 'Anchorage spirit' agreements in Alaska.

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