Trump's Support for Russia Raises Tensions with Zelenskyy amid G20 Discussions
At the G20, China's Wang Yi backs Trump’s initiative to engage Russia over Ukraine, igniting further tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine's leadership.
China is generally happy to see the easing of relations between the United States and Russia and the shift of the Ukrainian crisis to a political solution, but will pay close attention to the direction of negotiations and the direction of easing of U.S.-Russian relations.
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The Biden administration, in conjunction with the U.S.'s European allies, made clear that Russia violated international laws by launching an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
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The increased pressure on Ukraine to agree to a deal comes on the heels of several tense days between Trump and Zelenskyy, as each hurled insults back and forth toward one another after the meetings between U.S. and Russian officials.
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Looking forward, Ukraine will be concerned by the prospect of Russia-US talks continuing without the direct involvement of Ukraine.
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While the deterioration between Washington and Kyiv appears sudden, one source familiar with White House discussions told The Post Thursday: “It’s nothing new to me.
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White House national security adviser Mike Waltz on Feb. 20 criticized Ukraine for missing a “historic opportunity” by not signing a deal with the United States to tap into mineral reserves that could have benefitted both nations.
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The idea that the U.S. sounds supportive of Russian positions is shocking to Ukrainians who have staked the survival of their country on Western support.
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The Trump administration’s obsession with foreign affairs sets up a startling contrast.
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There were further signs that the Trump administration now considers Ukraine an adversary, and is working against it on a diplomatic level.
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If you're if that is the goal, then nothing that President Trump has done makes sense because he handed over some of the most important demands that the Russians have made before talks have even begun.
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Zelenskyy was unhappy that a U.S. team opened the talks without inviting him or European governments that have backed Kyiv.
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The efforts have sparked concern on both sides of the aisle and abroad.
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Collectively, the Trump administration’s actions and words appear to be a reorganization of the world order.
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Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has faced escalating tensions with the U.S., particularly after President Trump labeled him a "dictator" and criticized Ukraine's role in the war. Trump's recent pivot to engage with Russia, including talks that excluded Ukraine, has alarmed Senate Democrats concerned over diminishing U.S. support for Kyiv. Amidst this, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi supported Trump's call for a deal with Russia at the G20 meeting, suggesting China's willingness to mediate in the conflict. G20 allies, including Australia, Germany, and the UK, reaffirmed their commitment to Zelenskyy, intensifying the ongoing clashes of foreign policy approaches.
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