Donald Trump’s newly elected team is taking a fresh look at how to handle the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and European leaders are already in talks with the incoming U.S. administration, according to Financial Times.
An anonymous official shared that the Trump team is all about “strength” – a priority that’s guiding their rethinking of U.S. involvement in Ukraine. They are determined to come across as strong, and this focus is shaping their strategy.
The big question remains: what’s the plan? As of now, the team hasn’t figured out a clear solution to the crisis. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that U.S. support for Ukraine will end once President-elect Trump takes office.
Before the elections, Trump made bold claims, even saying he could end the war in Ukraine in a single day. But since then, his statements have become less clear, with little follow-up on his earlier promises.
Interestingly, Keith Kellogg, Trump’s special envoy on Ukraine, recently shared an ambitious goal to bring the conflict to an end within 100 days. On the other hand, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy pointed out that Trump seems to be moving away from his earlier “one-day” timeline, with a new focus on Easter as a more realistic target.
So, while the situation is still unfolding, it’s clear that Trump’s team is adjusting its approach – and the world is watching closely to see what happens next.