The article highlights how the US, under the Trump administration, is influencing negotiations to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine, resulting in unfavorable circumstances for Ukraine. While international aid has bolstered Ukraine's defense, delayed and restricted assistance has undermined their negotiating power. The administration's previous actions, such as cutting off support during crucial talks and making significant concessions before negotiations, have further weakened Ukraine's position. Experts express concern that US strategies could embolden Russia, as European allies also seek a stronger Ukrainian stance in peace talks.
As Ukraine grapples with a challenging battlefield situation, the Trump administration has been making things much more difficult and weakening Ukraine's leverage to negotiate.
The US holds on weapons and intelligence have "only eroded Ukrainian leverage and emboldened Putin," according to George Barros, a warfare expert.
Many in Europe envisioned a different outcome and wanted to ensure that Ukraine was in the strongest possible position going into negotiations.
The way the US has given Ukraine aid has also weakened its hand in the past, with delays and restrictions making the aid less useful.
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