Trump's Position on Ukraine and Zelensky

Donald Trump's recent comments regarding Ukraine have raised concerns, particularly his assertion that the war is Ukraine's fault rather than acknowledging Russia's invasion. His statements included claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a dictator, which have been fact-checked as misleading given that an invasion invalidates such claims. The U.S. engaging in high-level talks with Russia without including Ukraine or European allies signals a shift in foreign policy that has elicited worry among foreign policy experts and military community members. The dynamics resemble past negotiations, such as the Trump administration's dealings with the Taliban, which resulted in unsatisfactory outcomes for the Afghan government.