The Trump administration has proposed a deal with Ukraine, offering continued military aid to Ukraine in exchange for giving the United States control over the country's valuable mineral resources.
Zelensky called the agreement “morally wrong” and “neocolonial.” He said,
"Russia is fighting to take over our country, and now another country is offering a deal to take away our resources. This is unacceptable in any way."
He also mentioned that,
"There is no question of returning the aid that was given to protect us. The $500 billion that Trump mentioned is a complete lie. In fact, the military aid given to Ukraine is less than one-fifth of that."
According to Zelensky, this agreement can only be reasonable if the United States deploys its troops in Ukraine and provides direct defense guarantees.
🔥 Ukraine and NATO: What does the future hold?
Although Zelensky has hinted at resigning on the condition of joining NATO, the current political situation makes achieving this goal difficult.
- NATO countries are still hesitant about Ukraine's membership.
- If Ukraine is admitted to NATO due to the ongoing war with Russia, it could increase the risk of a major war.
- The Trump administration's current foreign policy is creating uncertainty for Ukraine, as Trump is keen to improve relations with Russia and his stance on the Ukraine issue is changing.
🇷🇺 Trump's position: Reluctant to blame Russia?
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff stated that,
“Russia cannot be directly blamed for this war.”
He also said,
“Ukraine’s plans to join NATO posed a threat to Russia, which was one of the reasons for the war.”
Western analysts say the Trump administration is showing a soft attitude towards Russia, which could be detrimental to Ukraine's interests.
💬 Deterioration of relations between Trump and Zelensky
Trump recently called Zelensky a “dictator,” further worsening relations between the two leaders.
Zelensky's government has postponed the election due to the war, but Trump wants Ukraine to hold the election immediately.
But when Trump is asked, does he also consider Putin a "dictator"?
Then he tactfully avoided answering.
🔎 The future of Ukraine: What could happen?
The current situation indicates that,
- If Ukraine does not become a NATO member, it will be difficult to ensure the country's long-term security.
- If the Trump administration reduces support for Ukraine, Ukraine's defenses could be weakened and Russia could become more aggressive.
- Ukraine's political future is uncertain, as while Zelensky has hinted at resigning, it is difficult to say how likely this will actually happen.
According to analysts, Zelensky's resignation proposal could be a strategic move, made to put pressure on NATO countries.
But the real challenge for Ukraine is,
- Becoming a member of NATO
- Ensuring the support of the next US administration
- Continuing the defense against Russia
In this situation, the role of the international community will become very important.
