US ties with Ukraine hit new low as Trump slights Zelenskyy and eases up on Russia
WASHINGTON — The U.S.-Ukraine alliance is careening toward a possible breaking point, with Moscow strengthened by President Donald Trump's recent rejection of new Russia sanctions and Kyiv undermined by disruptions in satellite support for its drones during the war. Trump's relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has always been a moving target , while the Republican president…
The U.S.-Ukraine relationship is deteriorating rapidly, with Moscow bolstered by President Donald Trump's refusal to impose new sanctions on Russia and Kyiv facing setbacks due to satellite disruptions affecting its drone operations in the ongoing conflict. Trump's rapport with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, traditionally unpredictable, has further eroded, as Trump's administration appears increasingly aligned with Russian President Vladimir Putin's interests.
This shift has raised concerns among observers, with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst describing the current state of affairs as the "blackest" it has been in terms of the administration's approach to both Russia and Ukraine. Trump has been repeatedly disparaging Zelenskyy over the past week, opting for policies that align more closely with Putin's agenda, while Zelenskyy has expressed feelings of betrayal and apprehension for his nation's future.
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