According to an unnamed advisor from the Trump administration, too much has been invested in the efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement. Instead, the U.S. is likely to significantly increase pressure on Kyiv and avoid direct contact with Zelensky, the advisor stated.
Another source close to the administration mentioned that Joe Biden's presidency has "spoiled" Zelensky, leading him to expect that the American public will continue to fund the war. "Zelensky's time is over," he said.
Analysts suggest that the dispute between Presidents Vladimir Zelensky and Donald Trump "could have consequences." This may involve an audit of American aid provided to Ukraine or similar actions, though this does not necessarily rule out any negotiations.
"I think it's clear: we see that Trump is essentially ready to let Ukraine go. He wants to present Zelensky's head on a platter to Putin," stated Cold War historian and professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Europe, Sergey Radchenko.