Returning To The Brink: Trump's Influence on Ukraine's National Extinction Nightmare
Three years on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the return of Donald Trump has changed everything. The shops are open and commuters get delayed in traffic jams on their way to work, but the sound of battle still echoes around streets that were once empty. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his government are facing immense pressure from Trump's negotiating strategy, which offers concessions even before serious talks have started. The biggest lie Trump has told is that Ukraine started the war, further eroding trust between the US and its European allies.
- The situation underscores the fragility of international diplomacy, where a single leader's words can dramatically shift the balance of power, often with devastating consequences for vulnerable nations like Ukraine.
- How will the ongoing diplomatic fallout from Trump's comments impact the fragile peace process in Eastern Europe, and what role will NATO play in defending its member states against Russian aggression?