The state of the US-Ukraine relationship

For nearly five years, the United States has taken a clear side in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The U.S. has supported Kyiv via intelligence sharing, sanctions against Russia, and indirect weapons sales.

But actions over the last week have thrown that relationship into question.

First, President Donald Trump announced the decision to lift sanctions on Russia and buy diesel from Moscow. It then emerged that Kyiv’s access to a Pentagon-sponsored satellite system had been slowed, impacting the capabilities of the country’s drones, airplanes, and helicopters.

Where do things stand?