A potential strategic shift in American foreign policy regarding Ukraine has been outlined by President Donald Trump, who indicated the U.S. would support, not lead, future security efforts. This vision was articulated after a series of diplomatic engagements, including a call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Trump told reporters that his call with Putin took place after he had conferred with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Washington. These meetings were aimed at resolving the security dilemma faced by Ukraine.
The President made it clear that the details of any security pact are far from settled. However, he stressed his view that the primary responsibility lies with Europe. “We have not even discussed the specifics of it,” Trump said, before adding that the U.S. would serve as “backup.”
Adding another layer to his recent foreign policy maneuvers, Trump also spoke of a previous meeting with Putin in Alaska on August 15. There, the two leaders discussed a forward-looking agenda that included reducing their nuclear weapons stockpiles after the Ukraine conflict concludes.