Experts advise against expecting breakthrough decisions following recent statements by US politicians regarding the war in Ukraine. The conflict continues along its course, but Donald Trump's rhetoric has become somewhat more favorable for Ukraine in informational and psychological terms compared to past months.
It was noted that Trump feels deceived, which may become a point of influence for Ukraine through lobbyists, advocacy campaigns, senators, and arms manufacturers, as economic arguments are crucial for Trump.
Victory over Russia requires a military rather than purely diplomatic approach. Russia's economy has shown signs of trouble in recent weeks, as even Russian propagandists admit. This gives Kyiv grounds to expect a reduced Russian offensive potential next year if the current level of resistance is maintained.
At the same time, Ukraine needs the promised weapons and must adapt its strategy, including strengthening attacks on military targets in Moscow. Such actions are already becoming a tactical and informational trend.
Commenting on changes in the Ukrainian government, it was noted that a personnel rotation took place: Denys Shmyhal became Defense Minister, and Umerov became Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. A change in the prime minister leads to a government reshuffle. However, strategically, it is difficult to change the government without elections or a new coalition—merely changing names does not bring deep transformation.
Experts emphasized that the Defense Ministry is becoming a key institution, accumulating both achievements and problems, and shared experiences of adopting effective practices from former minister Oleksii Reznikov.
