Donald Trump’s recent comments on Ukraine were highly anticipated, especially given his habit of surprising even those who consider themselves seasoned observers. His remarks on 14 July, delivered alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, were characteristically loud but ultimately underwhelming. That in itself should not be surprising. Over the past six months, Trump’s style on major international issues has followed a familiar pattern. Ukraine is no exception.
Fyodor Lukyanov: This is the fatal flaw of Trump’s Ukraine ‘strategy’Trump’s rhetoric masks a deeper instinct to disengage – and a refusal to confront Moscow on substance