Trump has suspended all military aid to Ukraine in an apparent attempt to bring the country to the negotiating table. But does Russia need to negotiate? Da The New Yorker
Last week’s calamitous meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky made clear the disdain Trump has for Zelensky, and Trump’s determination to end the war in Ukraine on terms favorable to Vladimir Putin. Afterward, Zelensky rushed back across the Atlantic, where he met with European leaders in the hopes of shoring up their support. Most European countries have publicly reaffirmed their commitment to Zelensky and promised increased aid—with Britain and France suggesting that they could send peacekeeping troops to enforce a potential deal—but it remains uncertain whether Ukraine will have sufficient leverage without American backing. On Monday, the White House announced the suspension of all military aid to Ukraine until Trump determines that Zelensky is “ready for peace.” What should Ukraine and its allies be trying to accomplish now, and what realistically can keep the country secure going forward?
