Donald Trump, in a recent social media post, criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to aiding Ukraine, arguing that current US support enables only defensive operations and not attacks on Russian positions. Trump stated that victory cannot be achieved with defense alone.
He questioned whether his statement signals a shift toward a more assertive US posture towards Russia, or if it simply acknowledges that the opportunity for Ukraine to overcome the aggressor through active measures has already passed. The responsibility, he adds, lies with the previous president, not the current one.
The debate remains whether this could mean US approval for Ukrainian strikes on Russian strategic targets, or conversely, an encouragement for Ukraine to make greater concessions. Meanwhile, even the White House acknowledges that there are no real preparations for talks between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents.
No US administration has openly supported Ukrainian attacks, largely due to concerns over possible nuclear escalation from Moscow. The priority in US policy has been to prevent nuclear conflict, limiting Ukraine’s options for responding robustly to aggression.
According to the commentator, Trump may face a choice: risk changing established policy or continue to seek agreements with Putin, who wields nuclear threats to pressure the West. The possibility that US policy may change remains speculative, as the near future will require strong decisions.
