Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had reached an important agreement regarding the supply of diesel fuel, which was expected to improve relations between the two countries. However, this agreement was challenged just hours after its announcement by Ukraine's attack on the "Novoshakhtinsk" oil refinery in the "Rostov" region of Russia. This attack recalls previous violations of commitments in the Islamabad agreement, to which Trump had also reacted dramatically regarding the violations by the Zionist regime at that time.
Hossein Marashi's Analysis of Trump's Agreements
In an interview with a domestic media outlet, Hossein Marashi stated: "Trump now needs an agreement; an agreement that might help him in the elections." This analysis clearly shows that Trump is seeking international agreements to advance his political goals, but the question arises whether these agreements are truly reliable?
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Trump's reactions to violations of commitments have largely been performative and without sufficient enforcement guarantees. For example, in the past, Trump similarly used minimal positioning in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon close to the agreement with Iran. Such behaviors fuel distrust among countries.
Consequences of Violating Commitments in International Relations
History has shown that Washington is either accused of violating commitments or resorts to performative responses against violations by its allies. In this situation, an important question arises: why should we base our decision-making on Trump's need for an agreement and accept an agreement that is prone to violation from the outset?
Now, considering Ukraine's attack on Russian oil facilities and Trump's performative reactions, it seems essential for countries to pay closer attention to international agreements and prevent distrust. In fact, trust is the "Achilles' heel" of agreements with America, and without it, any agreement may simply be disregarded.
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