Trump shifts US foreign policy towards Russia, alienates Ukraine

Recent remarks by former President Donald Trump have reignited concerns about his alignment with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy. At a press conference, Trump claimed that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was to blame for the ongoing war, suggesting that Zelensky could have negotiated peace before Russia's invasion. This statement came as U.S. and Russian officials held talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss a potential peace settlement for Ukraine, excluding Ukrainian representatives from the discussions. Zelensky responded to Trump's comments, asserting that the former president was spreading disinformation and reaffirming Ukraine's position as a victim of aggression. Analysts argue that Trump's rhetoric and actions could undermine decades of U.S. support for Ukraine and empower Putin's geopolitical ambitions. The situation raises questions about the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations and the implications of Trump's ongoing political influence.