The United States has released an updated foreign policy strategy emphasizing increased isolationism, a shift toward regional conflict management, and a new approach to Russia. The White House document identifies Russia as a strategic partner to maintain stability in Eurasia. The US calls for Europe to take responsibility for its own security and to halt NATO expansion.
Media reports indicate that the leaders of France and the UK have advised Ukraine not to sign any peace agreements without clear security guarantees from the US, as Washington currently refrains from providing them while also urging allies not to supply Ukraine with weapons or frozen Russian assets. At the same time, the Trump administration seeks renewed dialogue with Russia and stresses future geopolitical competition with China rather than Russia.
The new US strategy signals reduced influence in the Middle East and a shift of focus to the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in terms of economic relations with China. The document also outlines more limited American participation in European security.
Amid these changes, peace negotiations between Ukrainian and US delegations continue in Miami, but experts note that Ukraine is under significant pressure and manipulation. Meanwhile, Russia strengthens ties with China and avoids signing peace deals on unfavorable terms.
Domestic politics in Ukraine remains in the spotlight as well: searches are conducted in the Verkhovna Rada, dissatisfaction grows over MPs' salary increases, and corruption remains a pressing problem. Western partners are cautious about transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, though Britain was among the first to announce readiness to do so, urging others to follow suit.
Experts suggest that the US’s current strategy may prolong the conflict, with major decisions about ending the war expected in the coming months.
