The Putin-Trump-Xi agreements implemented in the post-communist sphere. NATO’s withdrawal to its 1997 borders, and the proposal of Viktor Orbán for the leadership of the UN!
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Those of you who have been loyal listeners for a long time will recall that, in 2022—and starting from that year—we discussed, on several occasions, the demands made by Putin (whether formally or informally) to NATO leaders. These concerned a withdrawal to the 1997 borders—that is, to the boundaries that did not yet include the post-communist states. From that point on—the end of the 20th century—these states, along with the Baltic nations, began to integrate, one by one, into the military structure that defines what we might call the “Collective West.” A second proposal, which Putin reiterated several times, concerned Ukrainian territories that do not rightfully belong to Ukraine and should, therefore, be returned to countries that might hold legitimate, historical claims over them. In this context, he consistently included—alongside Russia—Poland, Hungary, and, naturally, Romania. But I shall speak more on that another time.
Returning to the first topic, I will outline a brief history of how Putin consolidated his international relations, eventually—nearly five years later—bringing this bombshell proposal to the table: a NATO withdrawal to the 1997 borders. Furthermore, following the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Putin firmly—and repeatedly—solidified his ties with Xi Jinping, thereby strengthening the relationship between Russia and China. Together, and at the same time, the two superpowers developed a structure that has gained favor with more than half the world—I am referring to BRICS+—complete with its own bodies, mechanisms, financial resources, and organizational frameworks. Following 2024, and with Trump’s return to power in America, Putin pushed for a rapprochement with the U.S. This led to the spectacular and unexpected meeting between Putin and Trump in Anchorage, Alaska—that is, on United States territory—though, significantly, it took place on “shared” ground, given that Alaska was purchased by the United States from Russia. The symbolism, therefore, was exceptionally fitting.
As listeners of Gold FM or readers of Solid News, you are already aware of the events that have unfolded. Throughout 2026—the year we are currently in—bilateral meetings between the three leaders—Putin, Trump, and Xi—have solidified the preeminence of this geopolitical power trio, anchored by a set of triangular understandings among them. We have now reached the phase where strategies—decided behind closed doors during these negotiations—are being implemented to achieve long-standing objectives, whether these goals are shared by all three, or favor only one or two of the parties involved.
Today, I will discuss in detail the strategies being implemented for our region—the post-communist zone, formerly known as the “cordon sanitaire” situated between the USSR and the Western world (defined, of course, excluding the USSR, via the Warsaw Pact)—with Poland standing as the most powerful nation among these former communist states. Why is this region being prioritized? Because it is geopolitically vital to the entire Eurasian sphere, and all three leaders agree that it must be at the top of the agenda. Chronologically, these measures are designed to address, first and foremost, Putin’s current needs; subsequently, they may cater to Trump’s requirements following the midterm elections—which the Republican Party is likely to lose, leaving the leader in the White House in need of support. Finally, it will be China’s turn; Beijing is currently making an aggressive push to rapidly capture the European market, while simultaneously seeking to secure and consolidate its own geomilitary supremacy in East Asia.
Two cases, today.
