Telephone The conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin has caused a mixed reaction among American politicians and experts. Many perceived this move as a signal of a possible change in Washington's foreign policy, especially with regard to Ukraine.
This was reported by URA-Inform, citing politexpert.net.
One of the first to react sharply was Democratic Senator Adam Schiff. He expressed concern that Trump contacted the Russian president before the Ukrainian leader. According to him, this step could indicate the reluctance of the United States to provide previous support to Kyiv.
Today, President Trump called our enemy, Russia, before calling our ally, Ukraine.
Meanwhile, his Secretary of Defense, ruled out a future for Ukraine in NATO and a restoration of Ukrainian sovereignty over its own lands.
Let's not mince words about what this represents: a…
— Adam Schiff (@SenAdamSchiff) February 12, 2025
The politician also recalled the statement of the head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, who had previously said that the prospects for Ukraine's accession to NATO were unlikely, and the restoration of control over the lost territories looked unrealistic.
Western publications also responded to the situation. For example, The Telegraph noted that in the current conditions, world politics is increasingly shaped by the influence of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The publication emphasized that the United States is gradually losing interest in ensuring the security of Ukraine and Europe.
After the telephone conversation, Trump said that he was expecting Putin's visit to the United States and was ready to visit Russia in return. However, many analysts doubt that such diplomatic steps will lead to peace in Ukraine, given the differences between the countries.
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