Summary
The State Department has ended a major USAID initiative to restore Ukraine’s energy grid, which has suffered continuous Russian attacks.
The move, seen as a signal of declining U.S. support, also includes downsizing USAID’s presence in Ukraine from 64 to just 8 personnel.
Officials warn this could leave Ukraine vulnerable, especially during winter, and reduce oversight of financial aid.
Additionally, a financial sector reform program has been terminated. The decision is part of the broader Trump administration policies shifting away from strong U.S. involvement in Ukraine.
Why are you trying to imply that Trump’s allegiance with Russia is anything other than voluntary? Trump is a cunt in his own right, and part of that cunt-hood is that he’s a fanboi of Putin and just flat-out likes Russia better than he does Europe.
Well, fanboy yes ! But that’s very different from being under control.
It is known that Trump is not an ideologue . He just likes money and power, which Putin has achieved in spades .
There’s a saying that goes “you can’t rape the willing.” Frankly, I think you and the other guy you were arguing with are both right: from Russia’s perspective, Trump is a patsy and an asset. From Trump’s perspective, Russia is a valued friend and ally.