Putin puts traps on Trump. "It's a slap for America"

Vladimir Putin plays Donald Trump, promising him favorable bilateral relations and marginalizing Ukraine's issue. The British "Economist" warns that the American president may fall into the Kremlin's trap, which may have disastrous consequences for the West.

In a telephone call that lasted over 2 hours, the Russian leader did not offer Trump anything specific. The British weekly rated this as a "police" for the president of the United States, stressing that only a individual with "crossless nerve" could consider it a success.

Putin, alternatively of Ukraine's unconditional ceasefire, proposed only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. This is the area of war in which Ukraine has late hit the Russians hard.

Russian demands: Ukraine to surrender

The Kremlin requested from the West and the US a complete halt to military and intelligence support for Ukraine. Importantly, Russia has offered no restrictions on itself. Putin besides talks about removing the "primary causes" of the conflict, which means the liquidation of Ukraine as a state. "These are not words of a compromiser," says the Economist.

Putin's large promises: USA and Russia can "achieve anything"

Putin's main nonsubjective is to convince Trump that the US and Russia can solve global crises together. In this vision, Moscow would aid Washington in the mediate East, influence Iran and make fresh opportunities for American companies in Russia. The sanctions would have been lifted and Russia would have returned to G7.

Dangerous fantasy. The U.S. is at hazard of weakening global position.

The Economist warns that these promises are empty words. Russia is more dependent on China than the US, and its economy is smaller than the Italian economy. If Trump reduces Western force on Russia, it will be a failure for America. The destabilisation of Ukraine will strengthen the threat to Europe and weaken American alliances.

Trump inactive believes Putin, but he might change his mind.

According to a White home message, Trump talked to Putin about "large economical agreements" and "a geopolitical stability". "It's clear what Putin wants. It's unusual that Trump seems willing to give it to him," concludes "Economicist".