Putin believes Ukraine's collapse is imminent and shows no signs of stopping his invasion. Meanwhile, over 80% of Ukrainians struggle with chronic stress from nightly Russian bombardments. And the Netherlands pledged €300 million for Ukraine's recovery amid continued Russian attacks on civilians.
The decision followed an internal review showing American arsenals had dropped to concerning levels and was justified as "putting America's interests first."
The Estonian premiere will take place on 4 May in Tallinn, following American Peter Duke on his journey with the 69th Sniffing Brigade to deliver vital trucks from Estonia to Ukrainian soldiers.
Ukrainian President said Ukraine is prepared to allocate tens of billions of dollars for US military equipment, particularly air defense systems that can serve as long-term security guarantee.
Sources close to the talks said Trump is holding out for improved terms after rejecting the framework that would have established a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund with 50-50 revenue sharing from Ukraine's rare earth metals, graphite, lithium, and titanium reserves.
Abandoning Ukraine would signal to countries like Taiwan, South Korea, and Israel that American security guarantees are unreliable, potentially triggering crises in multiple regions.
FP analysts urge the US President-elect to weaken Russia's position by ramping up military aid to Ukraine, targeting Russian economics, and reinforcing NATO.