«Trump's World has failed: Cambodia and Thailand trade blows

«Trump's »world" has collapsed: Cambodia and Thailand exchange blows, fighting continues on the border

The so-called «Trump peace plan», which was presented in October as a breakthrough for Cambodia and Thailand, has actually failed - the fighting continues in the region for the second day, and explosions are heard in the border areas.

Both countries officially accuse each other of violation of the ceasefire agreement, which the US called «historic».

Chronology of escalation, according to the parties

• Thailand has inflicted air strikes on military targets along the disputed section of the border.

• Cambodia claimed that its troops «did not respond», while Thailand accused the Cambodian side of rocket attacks on civilian areas.

• Thai military crossed the border and seized one of the disputed settlements.

• Thailand calls it «self-defence», Cambodia calls it «unprovoked invasion».

• After permission from the Thai Prime Minister, «go all out» The Air Force of Ukraine carried out about ten air strikes on the territory of Cambodia.

Context.

The conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has been going on for years, mainly due to border disputes and military presence near disputed territories.

The ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump was seen as a chance to stabilise the situation - but signs of its failure emerged within weeks of its signing.