Anastasia Ryabokon 15:09, 23.06.26 UNIAN

The Trump administration reserves the option of pursuing a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine

A growing number of senior American officials are shifting their stance in favor of supporting Ukraine, potentially paving the way for increased arms supplies, Foreign Policy reports.

The publication recalled that after the famous quarrel in the White House, when US President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he “had no cards”, the rhetoric began to change.

This was noticeable even at the recent meeting of the leaders of the G7 countries. In particular, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Trump “has really changed his approach” to Ukraine.

And, as the publication writes, it is not only Trump who has become more “pro-Ukrainian.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Ukraine has the strongest army in Europe and emphasized the significant losses of Russia in the war.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth noted that the Ukrainians are holding their defenses. Other influential Trump supporters have also united around Ukraine.

For example, the well-known blogger, far-right and conservative Laura Loomer, has published a lot of pro-Ukrainian and anti-Russian materials on social networks.

The authors also cited Megan Mobbs, daughter of former Trump administration representative in Ukraine Keith Kellogg, who stated that supporters of the MAGA movement are “completely open to persuasion.”

According to the authors, it is still unclear “whether this rhetorical shift will translate into real action in support of Ukraine.” For example, whether it will lead to increased supplies of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles or the resumption of key US sanctions on Russia.

“Supporters of Ukraine have already observed similar changes in US rhetoric, but were ultimately disappointed,” the publication recalled Trump’s words in September 2025, when, after a meeting with Zelensky, he stated that Ukraine could return all occupied territories. But after a phone conversation with Putin, Trump changed his mind.

The journalists write that Trump has so far refrained from taking a hard line towards Moscow. This “may indicate a reluctance to put too much pressure on Russia.” European sources told the authors that the Trump administration is avoiding public criticism of Putin’s actions. The reluctance is explained by the fact that it could harm the dialogue that is ongoing within the framework of peace negotiations.

However, here too, the publication noted a change. In particular, recently, lower-level American officials have become more likely to condemn Russia for attacks on Ukraine. For example, a high-ranking US representative to the UN condemned Russia for strikes on Ukraine, calling the war a “strategic disaster” for Moscow.

And the US embassy in Ukraine sharply condemned the Russian attack on the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. Although Trump himself is not yet ready to call Russia responsible for the war.

Forcing Russia to make peace – latest news

Recall that, according to media reports, Ukraine believes that it has secured the support of the White House for a campaign aimed at forcing Russia to enter into productive negotiations. It is reported that during the meeting of the leaders of the “G7”, Donald Trump in a private conversation advised Volodymyr Zelensky to act “bolder “. It is believed that without strong pressure, Russia will not agree to peace talks.

At the same time, according to Ukraine’s permanent representative to the UN Andriy Melnyk, Ukraine may reconsider its proposal to Russia for a ceasefire along the de facto front line, because Ukraine’s patience “is not unlimited.”

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