Turn on the TV - or better yet, check Trump’s Twitter. There, everything’s explained more simply: “Putin wants something, Zelenskyy wants something too, and I, as the greatest mediator of all time, will decide who gets what.”The final act of this geopolitical drama: Trump, the current U.S. president, has issued an ultimatum to Putin. It sounds dramatic, but in reality, it’s more like, “Vladimir, let’s do this nicely, no hard feelings.” And while Kyiv counts drones in the sky, Washington is counting how many votes Trump will gain with the image of “I stopped the war.”An ultimatum is a serious matter — a demand to cease fire.“And what if not? Then come sanctions, customs tariffs, tariff sanctions, sanction tariffs, and very angry Twitter posts. Putin, of course, rolled his finger by his temple. But you know who got most scared? India - because they got hit with a +25% tariff. The logic is ironclad: Russia kills Ukrainians, so Trump punishes Indian exporters. This isn’t geopolitics anymore; it’s TikTok diplomacy.”Meanwhile, Trump never misses a chance to say, “I want peace!” But it seems his vision of peace is like an old marketplace: everyone gathers, laughs, bargains, shakes hands, and then leaves. Someone gets territory, someone loyalty, someone silence on the news. Ukraine, meanwhile, ends up with “what’s left over,” like the leftovers at a buffet at 3 a.m.And what about Russia? Russia is playing the long game. While Trump measures geopolitics in likes, Putin measures it in square kilometers. He doesn’t need sanctions; he needs Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. And while the global press debates whether Trump will meet with Putin, Putin is already negotiating with himself.The irony is that all this is presented as “conflict resolution.” That is, when a robber breaks into your home, beats your children, assaults your mother, and then Trump suggests: “Let’s just stop the fight. Half the house is his, you stay quiet, and I’m the peacemaker.”This is the new reality. Let’s call it “sovereignty on schedule.” Ukraine is losing territory, economy, people, and agency — but in return, it gets… peaceful words. Ultimatums that have no teeth. Summits that are like Tinder: lots of promises, no accountability.“When Trump and Putin meet, it will be more like a post-imperial business poker tournament, where the grand prize is what's left of Ukraine. And don’t forget — both players have already had their victories: one took Crimea, the other took Instagram.”And what about the world? The EU discusses another statement. NATO drafts a new plan for 2035. China nods along. Turkey sells drones to both sides. Saudi Arabia films a series about “peace in Eastern Europe.” Latin America isn’t in the loop. The Global South waits to see who wins — so it can back the victor.Meanwhile, at the table stands Trump. A golf club in his hand, a fake smile on his face, ratings on his mind. And with a voice: “I’ll make a deal with Putin like no one ever has!”Forgive me, Ukraine. In this big game, you’re not a player. You’re a pawn. And while grown men in suits trade borders, all you can do is watch - and gather the pieces left after their “peace deals.”The irony is that the war goes on. And it will continue. While the “peacemakers” draw maps at our expense, while drones and rocket launchers, not agreements in Davos or Mar-a-Lago, dictate reality. Until Ukraine stops being the subject of trade and becomes the end of it.Meanwhile — let’s get ready for another “historic meeting.” And stock up on popcorn. After all, it’s Trump. He’ll turn even war into a reality show.SourceAbout the author: Vladyslav Smirnov, Ukrainian entrepreneur, public figure, and expert in health care system planning and development.The editorial team does not always share the opinions expressed by blog authors.