The New York Times reports , citing sources in Washington and among European diplomats.
According to journalists, Donald Trump's administration is increasingly considering the Ukrainian issue from a pragmatic position: not as a moral obligation or geopolitical priority, but as a potential exchange resource in a dialogue with Moscow.
“The focus is shifting from ‘how to help Ukraine’ to ‘what we will get in return,’” the publication notes.
European diplomats spoke to the NYT to confirm that the US is currently not providing any clear guarantees about maintaining even intelligence sharing with Kyiv. This is causing serious concern among allies who are counting on transatlantic unity to deter Russian aggression.
Former US President's adviser on Russia at the National Security Council, Fiona Hill, suggested that the Trump administration is preparing to form a "direct dialogue" with the Kremlin, even if it means removing Ukraine from the negotiation process:
“Ukraine may find itself outside the new architecture of agreements. This is entirely in the spirit of Trump’s foreign policy logic,” said Gill.
Against this background, fears about the weakening of American support are only growing, especially given the position of key figures in the Republican Party, who oppose “unlimited funding for the war in Ukraine.”.
It is clear that the diplomatic landscape is changing. And the issue is not just about finances or weapons - it is about Ukraine's place in the great geopolitical game.
