Trump believes that Ukraine's successes are linked to Russia's failures
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a positive attitude towards Ukraine's opportunities to achieve success on the battlefield due to Russia's failures and the active work of President Volodymyr Zelensky's advisors. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources in the U.S. administration.
According to the publication, Trump was preparing for a meeting with Zelensky, consulting with his administration, where some officials insisted on a tougher stance towards Russia. In addition, he announced that Ukraine has developed an offensive plan, for which it is counting on support from U.S. intelligence services.
'Russia has made little progress in recent years' - noted U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg.
The Ukrainian leader agreed with the demand for a ceasefire and thanked Trump for his peace efforts, which also influenced the change in the American president's rhetoric. The sale of arms to Ukraine continues, but with restrictions on the use of American weapons to target Russia.
During the preparation for the meeting with the President of Ukraine, Trump expressed support for Ukraine, emphasizing the country's role in the fight against Russian aggression and support for the peace process. At the same time, the restrictions on the use of American weapons to target Russia indicate a restrained approach to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.