The situation around support for Ukraine is changing significantly. A new trend has emerged: the intensification of geopolitical rivalry between the US and Russia. For the first time in recent months, President Trump is showing increased opposition toward the Kremlin, though the question of negotiations remains unresolved. Additional geopolitical risks are emerging in Venezuela and Iran, but Ukraine continues to be a central issue.
Europe’s principal topic has become financial assistance to Kyiv. With diminished US financing, the European Union must shoulder a greater financial burden, creating a dilemma between security and economic interests. Discussions include utilizing frozen Russian assets and new forms of long-term loans, but EU countries struggle to reach consensus.
Among the peace initiatives covered by the media are proposals to end the war involving certain humanitarian concessions from Ukraine, which Kyiv currently rejects. Europe is divided: Baltic and Scandinavian nations oppose hasty compromises, while others seek a swift end to the conflict.
Experts note a lack of unified European policy. Some political actors propose compromise solutions, but they satisfy neither Ukraine nor Russia. Peace plans that might appeal to Trump are seen as unacceptable in Moscow.
Future developments will depend on whether Western partners can craft sustainable financial and political tools to support Ukraine in the long term.
