Andriy Yermak is leaving for the USA for the second time, which, according to a source in the President's Office, is a forced step. The reason for this was the need to agree with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi on the projects handed over by Donald Trump's team. The trip is of key importance given the upcoming changes in the US political landscape and possible consequences for Ukraine.
Who is in the delegation?
In addition to Yermak, Minister of Defense Rustem Umyerov and Minister of Economy Yuliya Svyridenko are flying to the USA. Their participation is explained by the need for a transparent report on the aid received from Western partners. According to analysts, such a step is an attempt to emphasize the effectiveness of the use of international support, which should strengthen Ukraine's position at the negotiations.
According to the source, the temporary pause in missile strikes on the territory of Russia is connected with the demand put forward by Trump's team. The former president, who is actively preparing to return to the White House, seems to have set a condition for the cessation of escalation from the Ukrainian side. Such a step may indicate a change in the rhetoric of the American administration regarding the war in Ukraine, which will affect the amount of support in the future.
This situation confirms that the conflict goes beyond purely military operations and is increasingly integrated into the world political chessboard. Zelensky and his team are forced to adapt to new realities, when the support of the West may depend not only on military achievements, but also on the ability to conduct flexible negotiations.
What does this mean for Ukraine?
- Accountability : Umerov and Svyridenko are required to demonstrate the effectiveness of the use of aid in order to maintain its volume in the face of possible changes in US foreign policy.
- Negotiations : The reconciliation of the Trump team's drafts shows a desire to avoid conflict with a possible new US administration.
- A pause in attacks : If de-escalation is a condition of support, this could create new challenges for Ukraine's military strategy.
