The United States is undertaking an unprecedented diplomatic and military strategy regarding the conflict in Eastern Europe. President Donald Trump announced a large-scale plan for military support for Kyiv, which includes the delivery of 17 Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems.
A key point in the new initiative is the financing, which will be entirely covered by the North Atlantic Alliance member countries. The military equipment will be distributed directly to the front lines, with some of the systems arriving in Ukraine literally within days.
The strategic move of the American administration includes an ultimatum warning to Moscow. Trump set a precise 50-day deadline for reaching a peace agreement, after which extremely strict economic measures will be introduced.
Symbolically, the final date is set for September 2 - a day that marks the end of World War II. This choice is not random and carries a deep geopolitical subtext.
The source of tension is a telephone conversation on July 3, during which Russian President Vladimir Putin informed Trump of his intention to escalate military actions and occupy key Ukrainian territories within a 60-day period.
The American side plans to introduce extremely strict trade restrictions - potential tariffs up to 100% in the absence of progress in the war. Ukraine can count on a "huge amount" of Western air defense systems, missiles, and ammunition.
The diplomatic move aims to de-escalate the conflict as quickly as possible through a combination of military support and economic pressure.