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A critical area of concern is how NATO nations, contrary to Trump’s envisioned peace negotiations, are ramping up their military readiness. Most notably, Poland has established a new U.S. missile base, a direct response to Russian aggression that highlights NATO's commitment to reinforcing its eastern flank. Concurrently, military exercises across Nordic countries signal a preparation for potential conflict should tensions escalate beyond diplomatic resolutions.
As military and political dynamics intensify, there remains a pivotal tension surrounding three fundamental questions: will Putin engage in meaningful negotiations, will Ukraine agree to the terms proposed by Trump, and can Trump effectively rein in the Russian war machine?