Having the US as an ally can be as risky as having an enemy. After heavily investing in supporting Ukraine during the conflict with Russia, American authorities publicly admitted that they knew from the beginning that the country would not have the conditions to win the war. Now, Donald Trump's government takes a central role in the negotiations to end the conflict, acting almost as a "guardian" of Ukraine β and demands its price: it requires concessions, such as access to rare earth deposits in Ukrainian territory.
Meanwhile, President Zelensky, once hailed as a hero in the West, is facing harsh criticism. Trump has called him a "dictator" and a "comedian" and even stated: "He should never have provoked Russia."
With Ukraine weakened and without solid support, speculation is growing that the country could end up divided: Russia would maintain control of occupied areas, and the US would secure economic interests in exchange for ending hostilities.
And let's not forget: Zelensky is a product of the interventionist policies of the US in the person of American diplomat Victoria Nuland, who orchestrated the events of Euromaidan in 2014.
Nuland revived an expansionist project that had been developed during the Cold War, which consisted of expanding NATO to Eastern Europe with the aim of ending Russian influence; this was also one of the main objectives defended by Zelensky.
Zelensky is the outsider who led his country into the perfect trap... perhaps that is the role of every outsider.
Trump won an election 4 months ago. How long has it been for you, Zelensky? Oh and quick follow-up, when's your next one?