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2026-02-26 18:10:19
[Trump Intensively Deploys Diplomatic Fronts, Simultaneously Engaging in Three-Front Strategy with Russia, Ukraine, Iran, and Cuba] ⑴ Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Zelensky, focusing on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict as soon as possible. Trump stated that the conflict had lasted too long and hoped for a ceasefire within the next month. Zelensky responded that only Trump could bring Russia to a ceasefire. The two also discussed the possibility of holding a trilateral summit between the leaders of the US, Russia, and Ukraine. ⑵ On the Iran issue, new strategic shifts have emerged within the Trump administration. Sources revealed that senior advisors favor having Israel spearhead a military strike against Iran. This scenario posits that an Israeli attack would trigger an Iranian retaliation, thereby garnering domestic public support for subsequent US military intervention. Simultaneously, the US has introduced new conditions in nuclear negotiations, demanding that any future agreements be indefinitely valid, rather than having a time limit. ⑶ Subtle adjustments have occurred in Cuba policy. The Trump administration is easing some restrictions on fuel shipments to Cuba, allowing the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuban private companies. This move contrasts with the previous hardline stance on Cuba, demonstrating strategic flexibility in the energy sector. (4) In summary, Trump is simultaneously advancing multiple fronts in the diplomatic and security fields: seeking a swift ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to fulfill his campaign promises; employing a two-pronged approach of "proxy first" and "permanent agreement" to pressure Iran; and implementing limited energy deregulation on Cuba. These three threads together outline a more pragmatic yet equally assertive diplomatic profile for his second term.
