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Donald Trump’s second term has brought a dramatic shift in US foreign policy, particularly in its stance on the Ukraine war. Just over 50 days into his presidency, a series of statements and decisions from his administration have signaled a departure from America’s previous position, raising concerns among allies and reshaping global diplomacy..
Here’s a quick recap of recent significant events: According to the BBC,
- February 12 – Donald Trump holds a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing a desire to “work together, very closely” to resolve the war. On the same day, in Brussels, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth downplays Ukraine’s chances of joining NATO.
- February 14 – At a security conference in Munich, Vice President JD Vance stuns European leaders by attacking them over free speech restrictions. He argues that the greatest threat is “from within.”
- February 18 – Following a meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russia’s Foreign Minister in Saudi Arabia, Trump asserts that Ukraine should have ended the war—and even suggests it should never have started. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fires back, accusing Trump of spreading “disinformation,” prompting Trump to brand Zelensky a “dictator.”
- February 25 – The US sides with Russia twice in key United Nations votes marking the third anniversary of the invasion, further solidifying the administration’s pivot.
- February 28 – Trump and Zelensky meet at the White House, but their talks devolve into a fiery exchange in front of the press, ultimately leading to Zelensky being asked to leave.
- March 3 – The US halts military aid to Ukraine, raising doubts about continued American support.
- March 5 – Washington pauses intelligence-sharing with Kyiv, further signaling a policy shift.
- March 11 – The US announces plans to propose a ceasefire deal to Russia after Zelensky agrees to an interim pause in fighting following talks in Saudi Arabia.
These rapid developments underscore a major recalibration in US foreign policy, with Donald Trump’s administration taking a markedly different approach from his predecessor. As diplomatic tensions rise, the future of US-Ukraine relations remains uncertain.
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