Ukraine and the battle for Trump’s mind
Talks about ending the war are really about securing US punishment of the other side
Talks about ending the war are really about securing US punishment of the other side

Zelenskyy and allies contain White House’s tilt towards Moscow for now

Lack of clarity over US security guarantees shows primacy of form over substance

There is a danger for both Kyiv and Europe that they lose sight of a strategic vision of where they want to get to

Washington’s mixed signals and shifting proposals unsettle allies as negotiations near a critical phase

Document seen by FT lays out Kyiv’s proposals to US president at crucial White House meeting

European leaders will join Ukrainian president in US as he comes under pressure to concede territory to Moscow