According to the publication 'Glavkom', Vladimir Putin is betting on military escalation to force Ukraine to negotiate under his terms. At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump does not plan active measures to support Kyiv's defense capabilities.
Putin will continue attacks on Ukraine's energy and other infrastructure, as he got the impression during negotiations with Trump that the American leader has no intention of intervening in the conflict.
In response to the increasing aggression from Russia, Trump expressed disappointment with Putin's activity and proposed the idea of imposing tough sanctions against Moscow. However, he believes that Ukraine's European allies should take action before the U.S. moves further.
Ukraine is under military pressure from Russia, which uses armed actions as a means to pressure for achieving its goals. At the same time, the United States' position on supporting Ukraine leaves much to be desired, but the support of allies may become crucial in this situation.