Trump's stance on Ukraine, if it follows the pattern he has shown so far, would be extremely transactional, based on direct benefits for the United States, without considering Washington's historical and strategic commitments to Kyiv. His statements have suggested that he would demand concessions from Ukraine in exchange for support, which contrasts sharply with the relatively unconditional aid provided by Biden.

From a moral and geopolitical perspective, the deal Trump proposes is problematic for several reasons:

Broken Commitment to Ukraine:
Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal in 1994 under the Budapest Memorandum, signed by the U.S., the UK, and Russia. In return, these countries guaranteed its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Russia violated that agreement by invading Crimea in 2014 and then launching a full-scale invasion in 2022. The U.S. has a moral and political obligation to support Ukraine since it asked it to disarm in exchange for protection.
Economic Exploitation of an Ally at War:
If Trump demands that Ukraine pay an inflated price for aid or hand over strategic resources to the U.S. as a condition, he would be acting like an abusive partner rather than an ally. This weakens trust in the U.S. as the leader of the free world and sets a dangerous precedent for other alliances.

The Victim and the Aggressor:
Ukraine did not provoke the war; it was attacked by Russia, a nuclear power that violated its sovereignty. If the U.S. treats Ukraine as if it were responsible for the situation (by demanding disproportionate concessions or forcing it to negotiate on Russia’s terms), it would be aligning more with Putin’s interests than with Western values.
Long-Term Strategy:
A purely transactional approach undermines U.S. credibility with its allies. If Ukraine falls, other nations within Russia’s sphere (such as the Baltic states) could be next. Moreover, China and other authoritarian powers would take note that the U.S. does not support its allies unless there is an immediate benefit.

In short, Trump can dictate conditions because the US is a superpower, but that does not mean his strategy is ethical, moral or beneficial in the long run. Ignoring previous commitments and treating Ukraine as a mere trading tool erodes trust in the US and strengthens Russia. @realDonaldTrump @POTUS @JDVance @SecRubio @VZelenskyUA @ZelenskyyUa @EmmanuelMacron @Keir_Starmer @vonderleyen @EU_Commission