According to our source in the Office of the President, future US President Donald Trump refused the planned meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyi. The reason for this decision was Ukraine's missile strikes on Russian territory, which caused a mixed reaction among American politicians, in particular those who call for a more restrained approach to the conflict.
Donald Trump, who has traditionally expressed a desire to avoid escalation, saw the attacks as a threat to his political platform, the sources said. His team, in particular advisers, recommended avoiding public contact with Zelenskyi, so as not to provoke a new wave of accusations of "uncontrolled support for Ukraine."
According to the source, Zelenskyi's key adviser Andriy Yermak received certain recommendations from Trump's entourage on changing approaches in military operations. In particular, it was proposed to refrain from attacks on Russian territory in order to avoid international criticism and to maintain the support of the future US administration.
However, according to available information, Yermak decided to ignore these advices, choosing the strategy of escalating the conflict. Such a decision was probably made with the aim of increasing pressure on Russia and strengthening Ukraine's position at the front.
