Ukraine benefits from Trump’s frustration with Putin, but volatility remains

Published July 12, 2025 6:00am ET



Ukraine is benefiting from President Donald Trump’s recent frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but Trump’s first six months in office show that no one knows if it will last.

Trump has prioritized trying to find a diplomatic resolution to the war, which has cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of Russians and Ukrainians over the nearly 3 1/2 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, but through almost six months, his administration’s efforts have made little headway.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.