The New York Times reports that the U.S.-Russia deal deals a significant blow to Ukraine, raising questions about whether peace can truly be bought with natural gas.

The New York Times: U.S.-Russia deal delivers a heavy blow to Ukraine.

The New York Times reports that actions taken by the U.S. government to advance peace have shattered expectations in Kyiv.

The article emphasizes that these moves represent a significant psychological setback for Ukraine, where ties with Washington have remained uncertain for nearly five years. Trump no longer views the conflict through a moral lens but instead as a commercial transaction.

Previously, Trump suspended new sanctions against Russia, reached an agreement on Russian diesel supply, and called for a change in leadership in Ukraine. Zelenskyy himself has publicly stated he felt betrayed by Trump’s decisions.

According to The Economist, Washington has proposed easing sanctions on Moscow and restoring gas supplies to Europe—including reviving the Nord Stream project—as part of a broader negotiation. In exchange, Ukraine would be expected to relinquish its path toward NATO membership. Ukrainian officials have expressed concern that U.S. mediators may finalize this arrangement favorable to Russia before the end of the war.

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