Ambassador Brink Resigns Over Trump Ukraine Policy

Bridget Brink, who had served as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine since 2022, resigned in protest over President Donald Trump's foreign policy, which she criticized for pressuring Ukraine rather than confronting Russian aggression. In both an op-ed and interviews, Brink argued she could not in good faith implement a policy she considered appeasement, emphasizing that peace at any price is not genuine peace. She warned that the current U.S. approach could embolden autocrats globally and threaten American interests and security. Brink's resignation comes amid strained U.S.-Ukraine relations, particularly after muted U.S. responses to Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians and the failure of Trump's promised 100-day peace initiative. She called for a stronger American stance in support of democracies, warning that the policy sets a dangerous precedent with global ramifications, especially regarding China and the international order. Brink's departure underscores ongoing debates within U.S. foreign policy over responses to Russian aggression.