Donald Trump’s recent discussions with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signal a possible withdrawal of US military support for Ukraine, raising alarms in Kyiv. With Trump proposing that continued American aid may hinge on Ukraine exchanging access to its valuable rare earth minerals, he introduces a radical shift in the conditions governing military assistance amidst the ongoing war.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the US has provided approximately $65.9 billion in military aid, crucial for Ukraine’s defense efforts. However, Trump’s insistence on linking support to resource access, combined with his criticism of Ukraine’s use of US-made long-range missiles, threatens to limit future arms shipments and alters the longstanding US commitment to ensuring European security.
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