Trump and Selenskyj in conflict: new tensions during peace talks!

Trump and Selenskyj in conflict: new tensions during peace talks!

On March 5, 2025, Donald Trump praised Wolodymyr Selenskyj for peace in a speech before the US Congress. This step comes after a previous scandal that heavily burdened the relationships between the Ukrainian president and the US government. In a letter, Selenskyj emphasized his willingness to negotiate peace and expressed his thanks for the US aid, while Trump at the same time made Ukraine responsible for the continuing Russian war of aggression.

Trump's speech is considered the turning point in the current diplomatic efforts by many observers. In a video message, Selenskyj emphasized the importance of partnership relationships with the United States and demanded the need to show mutual respect to promote peace. Despite the urgent peace appeals, the Ukrainian troops are currently in a defensive attitude, with around 100 reported clashes, in particular the fights in the small town of Pokrowsk in the Donetsk.

military aid and peace negotiations

In this sensitive phase, Trump has announced that the US military aid for Ukraine will be suspended for the time being. This decision that was made in the White House affects weapons and ammunition worth over a billion US dollars. Trump has made it clear that the help will only be resumed if Ukraine ensures peace negotiations with Russia.

Trump also calls for a public apology from Selenskyj, who has held critical statements about the current state of the war in the past. During Trump's term in office, Ukraine received more than $ 65 billion in military aid under his predecessor Joe Biden, but there have been no new aid packages for Ukraine since Trump's taking office.

crisis of Ukraine and geopolitical tensions

The geopolitical situation remains tense because Russia and the United States have talks about the end of the war in Ukraine. Ukraine has made it clear that it wants to regain the areas conquered by Russia, including the Crimea. At the same time, Russia rejects all concessions and insists on keeping control of the occupied areas.

The role of the United States in these negotiations has changed under Trump because he had talks with Vladimir Putin without involving Ukraine. Many criticize this because Ukraine insists on being integrated directly into the negotiation process. In this regard, international support, in particular the EU, tries to influence and find solutions for the financial support of Ukraine.

A special summit of the EU that is scheduled for March 6 is intended to clarify open questions about Europe's security. While some European leaders are willing to send soil troops to Ukraine, most of the opinion that this is too dangerous. In this context, Trump's decision to temporarily stop military aid could have serious consequences for Ukraine, especially in the area of air defense.