Putin rejects peace terms while Trump halts Ukraine aid

While the Donald Trump administration attempts to broker peace in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has rejected the conditions accepted by Ukraine. He agreed only to a partial suspension of hostilities. From the Kremlin's perspective, a temporary freeze of the conflict is illogical, especially when the Russian army is capturing more territory on the front.

Camille Grand remains optimistic about Ukraine's future, asserting that it "will survive the war with Russia." Grand mentioned, "The losses suffered by Moscow on the front are so alarming, and the progress so minimal, that even if the Kremlin sacrificed all Russians, it still wouldn't be enough to seize control of the entire Ukrainian state," in an interview with "Rzeczpospolita."

Grand highlighted Trump's actions. The French expert is concerned that the President of the United States might not put pressure on the Russians, although it was Putin who rejected a complete ceasefire.

The former deputy secretary-general of NATO predicts that instead, the White House will "urge Ukrainians to accept at least some of Moscow's conditions, such as demilitarization of the country or the exclusion of a European peacekeeping mission."

Grand also noted that in the past year, the situation on the front has drastically changed. Slightly over a year ago, both sides were consuming large amounts of ammunition, and its shortages determined the outcome of battles. "Today, three-quarters of the losses are inflicted by drones, which, in Ukraine's case, are produced locally," added the French researcher, who thus believes that Ukraine will survive, despite the actions of the Trump administration.

After a recent disagreement in the Oval Office, the United States halted military aid to Ukraine, causing alarm among Ukrainian soldiers. This decision, made by the Trump administration, was perceived as a low blow, particularly during a critical phase of the conflict. The aid halt included both arms deliveries and the exchange of intelligence data.

Ukrainian soldiers expressed frustration over the U.S. decision, fearing that the lack of support might weaken their defensive capabilities. The aid halt was seen as an attempt to pressure Ukraine into accepting the peace terms dictated by Russia. In response, morale among Ukrainian military personnel actually increased, with many declaring their readiness to continue fighting.

Although cooperation between the USA and Ukraine resumed after a few days, there remains concern that the Trump administration might resort to this tactic again in the future. Kyiv is well aware that the reduction of military and intelligence aid from the USA could severely impact the situation on the front.

Without access to American intelligence data, planning military operations becomes more complex, and the ammunition shortage is increasingly felt on the front lines. Experts warn that if this situation does not improve, Ukraine may encounter serious challenges in defending its territory. A partial solution could be independent weapons production, alongside support from European countries.