An expert emphasizes that Donald Trump’s emotional social media posts are not key in shaping his actual policy. The real drivers are financial-industrial groups behind him, mainly oil companies keen to displace Russia from the European oil market. These interests dictate the actions of the Trump administration regardless of his personal moods.
One example highlighted is the attempted replacement of Lukoil’s assets in Europe with American energy companies, seeking to oust Russian structures. Similarly, Trump’s administration promotes the interests of the U.S. military-industrial complex, pushing for Europe and Ukraine to purchase American weapons.
The discussion includes the impact of major contracts, like China’s choices between Boeing and Airbus, which in turn intensifies U.S. pressure on the European Union to increase military budgets and arms procurement.
The expert notes that future U.S. support for Ukraine is expected to include significant military-technical cooperation, and agreements on arms transfers remain highly relevant. Active peace talks are predicted only after the completion of deals transferring Russian energy assets to Western businesses.
It is also underscored that Russia’s loss of the European oil and gas market is inevitable, with the U.S. and its allies gaining control. Trump’s influence on European decisions and his commitments to his sponsors are crucial factors. The article concludes by examining prospects for further U.S. arms sales to Ukraine and Europe, and Trump’s central role in these developments.
