The newly elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, intends to shift much of the responsibility for aiding Ukraine onto European allies while simultaneously signaling a reduction in financial and military support from the United States.
This decision will serve as a significant test for European nations, as the U.S. has remained the primary sponsor of Ukraine's security in its fight against Russian aggression. Trump's actions indicate a shift in foreign policy, as he actively pressures Europe to take on greater commitments for funding military assistance.
Trump recently stated that Ukraine and Russia might be ready for peace negotiations, given that both sides are significantly exhausted after prolonged hostilities. His special representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, plans to visit Kyiv as early as January next year to assess the situation and identify potential avenues for peaceful resolution.
"However, the new head of the White House has not disclosed details on how he plans to compel Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to come to the negotiating table, and the Ukrainian and Russian delegations have not met since the early months of the war in 2022. In previous years, officials in Kyiv and soldiers on the battlefield expressed their willingness to fight until the occupying Russian forces are defeated and driven out of Ukrainian territory," the publication reports.
Source: washingtonpost.