U.S. Shifts Ukraine Policy, Raises Concerns Over Peace Talks and Aid Conditions

The U.S. drafts a UN resolution omitting criticism of Russia, while negotiations link military aid to Ukraine's mineral resources.

The U.S. introduced a UN resolution calling for peace in Ukraine but without naming Russia as the aggressor or emphasizing Ukraine's territorial integrity.
President Trump has escalated rhetoric against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, calling him a 'dictator,' while suggesting peace talks could exclude Ukraine.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Ukraine on a mineral resource agreement continue, with reports suggesting U.S. aid could be tied to access to Ukraine's rare earth materials.
European leaders express concern over the U.S.'s perceived pivot toward Russia, as secretive U.S.-Russia talks have excluded Ukraine and European allies.
Poland and other European nations are pushing for increased defense spending and EU reforms to address security challenges amidst uncertainty over U.S. commitments.