Ben Harnwell

But both sides are doing exactly that.

They are both playing games, but very serious games that can lead to the annihilation of all life on this planet.

That's the context here.

I'll tell you what the International Bureau, Steve, is paying attention to right now.

And that's this article, very important article that came out in the Financial Times yesterday, giving extra light on something that we were covering in real time here on the war room.

And that was the breakdown of the talks that were set, the summit that was set.

to be hosted by Viktor Orban in Hungary between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

And the whole issue here is what's being called the root causes memo, which was what Russia sent through to the Americans after it was announced that this meeting was taking place.

And it is effectively their negotiating position.

And, you know, Steve, it's...

I don't know how to say this.

It's basically exactly what the Russian position has always been for the last three and a half years.

Effectively, territorial concessions, the Donbas, a steep reduction of Ukraine's armed forces, which fits into the category really of demilitarization and guarantees that Ukraine will never join NATO.

Now, that's the situation.

And President Trump said that he was not very impressed with their position.

So, so far, so good.

The Gateway, not Gateway, zero hedge had the analysis on this that says that the talks broke down because Moscow, and I quote, because Moscow issued sweeping demands on Ukraine.

And here's the rub, Steve.

Here's my point.

I've got about a minute to make this point.