Donald Trump betrays Ukraine – this is the verdict of the New York Times

The editorial warns against Trump and Putin deciding Ukraine's future without European involvement. Putin seeks to influence Ukraine's fate alongside the US and China, but Europe must prevent a return to power-centric diplomacy. The White House gestures suggest that the Russian leader has some control over his American counterpart. If negotiations occur without Kyiv, it would favor Moscow's position. The message implies that strongmen dictate global affairs, determining the fate of weaker nations. Doubts arise regarding whether the Trump administration will deter aggression or uphold NATO commitments, but a breakdown in transatlantic relations is not inevitable.