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The Only Thing More Dangerous for Ukraine Than Putin Is a Defeated Trump
Newsweek • • general
Key Points:
- Volodymyr Zelensky is facing increasing challenges from his key ally, the U.S., as Donald Trump pursues a controversial diesel deal with Russia and pressures Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian refineries.
- Trump's midterm election prospects may influence his approach to Ukraine, with concerns that a potential GOP loss could lead to diminished U.S. support for Kyiv as Trump seeks a foreign-policy win and economic agreements with Moscow.
- The Kremlin benefits from Trump's actions by undermining Western unity, weakening European support for Ukraine, and portraying Kyiv as the obstacle to peace, all while continuing its military aggression.
- Despite Russia's economic and military strains, Moscow aims to prolong the conflict to break Western cohesion, though some analysts believe Putin may prefer a swift resolution before pressures worsen.
- The situation places Ukraine in a precarious position, as its most crucial ally's shifting priorities could inadvertently aid Russia's strategic goals amid ongoing conflict.
