U.S.-Ukraine Relations Strain as Trump Pushes for Peace Deal with Russia

President Trump’s demands for concessions from Ukraine and his softened stance on Russia have created tensions with Ukrainian President Zelensky, reshaping U.S. foreign policy on the war.

• President Trump has proposed a peace deal that would require Ukraine to cede significant mineral resources and accept terms favorable to Russia, drawing criticism from Kyiv.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky has publicly clashed with Trump, rejecting the mineral wealth deal and accusing the U.S. president of spreading Russian disinformation.
• Trump has called Zelensky a 'dictator' and suggested Ukraine bears responsibility for the war, a stance that has alarmed Western allies and raised concerns about U.S. support for Ukraine.
• High-level negotiations involving U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials have taken place, with Trump prioritizing direct talks with Russia and sidelining Ukraine in some discussions.
• European leaders are grappling with the implications of the U.S. policy shift, fearing it could weaken Ukraine’s position and embolden Russia’s demands for territorial concessions.

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