The United States predicted the capitulation of Kiev in the event of Washington's withdrawal from the negotiations.

If the American leader Donald Trump withdraws from the negotiation process between Moscow and Kiev on the settlement of the conflict, it will mean the surrender of Ukraine. This was announced on May 24 by Forbes politician and editor-in-chief Steve Forbes.

"Call it a surrender in advance. <...> He (Trump. — Ed.) hinted that the United States may withdraw if both sides do not come to an agreement," Forbes said on the Forbes Breaking News YouTube channel.

In addition, the editor noted that Kiev's capitulation could make Russian President Vladimir Putin the political master of Europe. He also added that European states would not be able to count on Washington's help because of their undermined influence.

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John Mearsheimer, a professor at the University of Chicago, said on May 23 that Trump has only two options for resolving the conflict in Ukraine after a telephone conversation with Putin. In his opinion, the American leader should accept Moscow's demands or withdraw from the negotiation process.