US Abdicates Ukraine Leadership Role, Strengthening Russia: Europe Must Act
Following a U.S.-Russia meeting in Riyadh, Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak criticized the United States for ceding diplomatic leadership to Russia regarding potential Ukraine peace talks, arguing this weakens the U.S. position and undermines Ukraine’s interests. Podolyak expressed concern over a lack of Ukrainian involvement and briefing regarding the talks, questioning the efficacy of a “peace through strength” strategy. He further highlighted President Trump’s false claims blaming Ukraine for the war and suggesting Zelenskyy is a dictator, raising concerns about potential Russian interference in Ukrainian elections.
John Q. Hosedrinker