Putin promised Americans he would capture Donbas within few months, but Kushner is skeptical – NYT.
Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, expressed doubt during a meeting with dictator Putin that Russia would be able to occupy Donbas in the near future.
This is discussed in an article in The New York Times, according to Censor.NET.
The Occupation of Donbas
According to the publication, when Trump's envoys met with Putin at the Kremlin in September, the dictator exuded confidence.
"According to him, within a few months, Russian troops will finally capture the entire Ukrainian Donbas. And Russia was prepared to launch powerful strikes against Ukraine's power grid, setting the stage for a harsh winter," the article states.
At the same time, Trump's son-in-law Kushner tried to object: "With all due respect, you told us the same thing a year ago. What are the chances that we'll come back here in a year, and you'll say the same thing again? Maybe we shouldn't waste another year?"
This exchange, as described by a person familiar with the negotiations and a U.S. official, reflects the dilemma facing Trump’s more than 18 months of efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
