In a stunning reversal that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and geopolitical circles, former President Donald Trump appears to have abandoned his previous calls for a negotiated peace in Ukraine. After a recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump declared on social media that he considers Ukraine “in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form.” This shift aligns Trump with the hawkish neoconservative agenda, effectively giving the green light for an escalation that could spiral into World War III. As energy stakeholders watch closely, the implications for oil trade, sanctions, and global stability are profound—and dire.
Trump’s about-face comes at a time when the Ukraine conflict has already claimed 1.8 million lives and displaced over 10 million people, turning the region into a graveyard of broken promises and ethnic strife.
The war, which traces its roots to the 2014 Ukrainian Revolution—often seen as a neoconservative-engineered coup—has been less about defending democracy and more about a relentless push to dismantle Russia and seize its vast natural resources. Neocons in Washington and Europe boast of NATO’s military superiority, with 3.4 million troops dwarfing Russia’s 1.5 million, while figures like Estonia’s Kaja Kallas openly call for carving up Russia into smaller states.
But this bravado ignores the nuclear elephant in the room: Russia won’t hesitate to defend itself if backed into a corner, potentially unleashing a catastrophe that ends Western civilization as we know it.
At the heart of this dangerous pivot is Zelensky himself, dubbed the “Merchant of Death” for his role in perpetuating a conflict that serves foreign interests over Ukrainian lives.
We must not listen to President Zelensky or trust anything he says. His pleas for more weapons and unwavering support mask a deeper agenda tied to ethnic cleansing and territorial grabs, not human rights. Historical precedents, like the division of the Balkans along ethnic lines, suggest Ukraine should have been partitioned long ago to avoid this bloodshed. Instead, Zelensky’s leadership has fueled a proxy war where Ukraine bears the brunt, while NATO edges closer to direct confrontation. Trump’s endorsement of Zelensky’s “victory” plan isn’t just naive—it’s a recipe for global disaster, contradicting the very mandate that got him elected: to avert World War III.
Yet, there’s a glaring alternative that Trump himself once championed: doing business with President Vladimir Putin. Prior to the Alaska Summit in August 2025, Putin emphasized the mutual benefits of economic cooperation, particularly in energy sectors.
The summit, held between U.S. and Russian delegations—led by Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Putin alongside key ministers—focused on easing Western sanctions to revive oil trade and foster peace. Excluding the EU, UK, and Zelensky was a smart move, allowing direct talks unburdened by intermediaries with vested interests in prolonging the conflict.
The energy implications are massive. Russia’s Arctic reserves, including stalled projects like Arctic LNG 2, could surge back to life with access to Western technology and markets.
Sanctions have forced Russia to redirect exports to Asia, with India’s imports skyrocketing from $2.31 billion in 2020 to $52.2 billion in 2024. Lifting the oil price cap and resuming joint ventures would stabilize global supplies, potentially lowering prices for U.S. consumers while boosting Russia’s production from its current 9.01 million barrels per day. Europe’s diversification post-invasion means it might face higher LNG costs if sidelined, but collaborative Arctic development could enhance global energy security overall.
More importantly, business deals with Putin offer the fastest path to ending the war. Energy diplomacy has historically bridged divides, and the Alaska Summit demonstrated how trade can pave the way for de-escalation. Resuming small-scale natural gas flows through Ukraine to nations like Hungary and Slovakia is just the start—broader cooperation could defuse tensions without a single shot being fired. Trump’s pre-summit statements aligned with this vision, recognizing that economic interdependence trumps military brinkmanship.
In conclusion, by siding with Zelensky and the neocons, Trump risks igniting World War III over a conflict that’s more about resource grabs than righteousness.
The real solution lies in the boardroom, not the battlefield: partner with Putin on energy deals to secure peace and prosperity, as Stu Turley discussed on the Energy News Beat podcast. For the sake of global stability and affordable oil, let’s hope cooler heads prevail—and that Trump remembers why Americans voted for him in the first place.
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