October 20th 2025.
After successfully navigating the tense situation in the Middle East, President Donald Trump's approach to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has been wavering. While he has expressed a desire to see an end to the war imposed on Ukraine by Russia, his actions have not always aligned with this sentiment. In order to truly make a difference, the President must show unwavering determination, just as he did when dealing with Israel and Hamas.
Unfortunately, this determination seems to crumble when it comes to Russian President Vladimir Putin. This is concerning, especially considering Trump's previous acknowledgment of the futility of the Anchorage Summit, where he seemingly bent over backwards for Putin without getting anything in return. Despite threatening to provide Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine if Putin did not end his aggression, Trump's resolve seemed to weaken after a lengthy phone call with the Russian leader. Reports suggest that Putin managed to gain the upper hand during this conversation, even dangling the possibility of another meeting in a country known for its friendly ties with Russia.
To make matters worse, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House the following day, Trump went back on his promise to provide the much-needed cruise missiles, citing a desire to avoid escalation and a lack of available stockpiles. This is shocking, especially considering the fact that Putin has shown no hesitation in continuing to attack Ukraine's cities and civilians after the Anchorage Summit. In contrast, Trump has resorted to vague statements on social media, trying to maintain a neutral stance between the two warring countries, effectively putting the aggressor and the victim on the same level.
As a result, there has been a policy paralysis for over eight months, and Russia has taken advantage of the situation. Zelenskyy's recent visit to the White House was met with a less hostile atmosphere, but he still urged friendly countries to put pressure on Putin as the only way to bring peace to Ukraine. The promise of providing Tomahawk missiles was seen as a step in the right direction by Ukraine and its European allies, but Trump has not followed through with this promise or his threats of sanctions. This is in stark contrast to his past behavior, where he had even insulted Zelenskyy during their February meeting, claiming that he did not hold the "cards" in the situation.
This use of the metaphor of "cards" is not uncommon for Trump, who is often seen as a transactional President focused on making deals. However, now is the time for him to play his own cards wisely and achieve tangible results for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, just as he has helped pave the way for peace in the Arab world.
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