Daniel Davis / Deep Dive, Released on 3/25/25

The presentation discusses recent U.S.-Russia negotiations in Saudi Arabia and ongoing U.S.-Ukraine discussions regarding a potential end to the war. The key takeaways include: Slow Russian Engagement: Russia has been slow in negotiations, causing frustration on the Ukrainian side. Ukrainian Complaints: Zelensky is vocal about his dissatisfaction with both Russia and the U.S., believing that Russia is delaying peace talks and that some White House officials are influenced by Russia. U.S. Strategy Under Trump: The discussion, featuring Colonel Doug McGregor, emphasizes that Trump’s main goal is to normalize relations with Russia and avoid further U.S. involvement in the conflict. Call for U.S. Disengagement: McGregor argues that the U.S. should pull out of Ukraine entirely, as continuing aid and involvement only prolongs the war. European Dependence on the U.S.: He asserts that European nations like France and the UK cannot act militarily in Ukraine without U.S. support. Russian Intentions: If a peace agreement isn’t reached, McGregor believes Russia will continue advancing westward into Ukraine. Russia’s Position on Key Issues: Russia is open to an agreement on not targeting energy infrastructure and possibly revising the Black Sea grain deal but refuses to take Western assurances at face value. The overall message is skepticism about Zelensky’s leadership, a push for U.S. disengagement, and the assertion that Russia is in a dominant position in the war.

Col. Douglas A. Macgregor USA (Ret.) is a decorated combat veteran with a PhD in International Relations from the University of Virginia. He is the author of five books and is the executive vice president of Burke-Macgregor Group LLC, a Defense and Foreign Policy consulting firm in Northern Virginia. He is the CEO of Our Country Our Choice.

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