Kremlin officials express confidence that Western support for Ukraine is waning. They view recent developments as indicative of closer ties between the United States and Russia.
On August 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Anchorage. Their handshake at the news conference attracted significant attention. This meeting marks a shift in the U.S approach to Ukraine.
The Trump administration’s changed stance towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is perceived as a significant victory for the Kremlin. Political shifts in Europe further suggest that Western backing of Ukraine is diminishing.